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See More Through Blinded Eyes

“There is no such thing as a 'self-made' man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success.” - George Burton Adams Driving to work one morning this week, the sunlight was so bright that I could hardly see three feet out of the windshield. The moisture from the night blanketed my car and reflected the almost blinding sun all throughout the interior. I felt my eyes shift to the vehicle in front of me, using it for guidance. I watched its patterns, motion, speed, and I mimicked it. I felt a sudden connection come over me, as I began to realize that the line of traffic ahead of me awaiting to pull onto the highway, all did the same as myself. Each car seemed aligned to the other; relying on each other to get them where they needed to be safely.  Inside of our vehicles we feel isolated, like it'