Human Relations

Everything you do, say, or think can affect any person in the world. The quote, “That there are no random acts. That we are all connected. That you can no more separate one life from another than you can separate a breeze from the wind”, from The Five People You Meet in Heaven means that all lives are connected. Each person’s actions have consequences, whether they are small or large, and people will affect other people they may never come to know.

In the book “The Five People You Meet in Heaven”, Eddie describes a story where a boy lost his car key while on a carnival ride because he put it in his jacket pocket. That boy did not know that this careless action would later have a big impact on other people. It states in the story, “The pulley was wedged by a small object that must have fallen through the opening at a most precise moment. A car key.” Ironically, this key became wedged in the pulley, saving the riders from plummeting to the ground. The boy most likely had no idea he would save four people from death. The boy may have never even seen those people, but made a significant impact on their life.

Another example of how one’s actions can affect others is how Eddie ran in front of the Blue Man’s car to chase a baseball without even realizing potential consequences. According to the story, “Eddie, wearing tawny pants and a wool cap, chases after it, and runs in front of an automobile, a Ford Model A. The car screeches, veers, and just misses him.” As a result of this action, Eddie caused the death of the Blue Man and did not know it. Through Eddie’s innocent mistake, he made another person pay the price. Eddie and the Blue Man were meant to cross paths.

In conclusion, no individual’s life is separate, and there are no random acts. We are all connected somehow, and we impact people around us every day. If we crash into someone, there must be a reason. Even if you make that person mad, you may learn a lesson and become more aware of your surroundings, which could help you in the long run.   It only takes a single moment for any life to be completely changed.