when i live for ‘me’ 
i wonder why things don’t go my way often
how dreadful things continue to happen
and it seems that questions like these 
lead down the path towards despair

but when i live for ‘we’
i remember there are more substantial things 
than my personal happiness constant 
and recall that my efforts unnoticed 
are worth doing still

how experiences difficult grew me 
that the support of others heals
and allows me to walk beside 
someone else now

that assisting another today 
is fulfilling
laden with meaning
important
worthwhile

heather pound 2025

photo by A. C. for Unsplash+

🌿There are times when we must help ourselves first and this is okay. But living that way continually is hollow. And lonely. The best way to live is a beautiful flow of mutual support, in community. This is often easier said than done, but worth searching for. When you find your people, hold on to them— but keep your circle open to embrace others, too!🌿