The stories of connectivity in the country of America are kind of difficult to grasp because they are very much individualized. This individualized nature of stories of the strength of the relationships between people are being created moment by moment with in our lives. Is it so simple? I believe that it is, why would it have to be difficult to enjoy the experiences of our live and to take the time to tell our families: peers and life partners about the lives that we have lived before and after we come into contact with them. Like emerging from the dark to tell a story around the camp fire. People in the modern day have been given the kitchen table, living room, porch and the two seated swing where they have choosen to convey the events that shaped theirs days and their lives. These places have enable the space to be created where undivided attention can be created and harnessed so that the meaning of the story or the story tellers life can be realized. This relationship between people is the essence of what I understand connectivity to be. What gives it life, is the multitude of ways the “story” is told. With in the confines of the family unit that I was born into some principals where adhered to. The stories that my parents told my siblings and I were ones of perseverance and sacrifice of the individual for the wellbeing and stability of the family. The story that stands by itself and will be reflected upon for the rest of my life is one of my parents migration to Vermont from Maryland. When I was 18 months old and my sister was 2 years old my parent chose to by a house in Brandon, Vermont. This choice changed the way of life my mother was living up to that time and ultimately affected the manner in which her children perceived their lives. The story of my mother raising her family in Vermont is one of facing the fear of doubt and uncertainty squarely and never backing down from doing the right thing. This concept of the “right thing” provides flavor to the story because for a time in life a child is not conscious of the events that are taking place around them as a consequence of a parent doing what she felt was right. The understanding what was is the right thing to do gave the story of transition it's character and has enabled me to see the meaning within the events that took place to bring children up. Like a planet revolving around a star, every position in the orbit provides a perspective of the star that is unique. The story of my family was rooted in the fact that my mom choose to be a stay at home mother who always put her children before “anyone”. This enable an environment of consistency to be present for years. The investment of time of a parent into their children is one of long term investment in nature. Time spent providing for a childs needs shows the child that they are worth more then any amount of money. This sense of self worth is what drive a person to explore what life has to offer and to face ones own fears with confidence that they will succeed in their endeavors. The stories of connectivity in this culture are being born every day when people make the choice to express themselves and when people chose to listen to these expressions of another with an open heart and an calm mind. The stories depicting "life" are born out of the experiences that a person lives.
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