Thanks to the modern day digital lyceum, we know that Interconnectivity is a concept that is used in numerous fields such as cybernetics, biology, ecology, network theory, and non-linear dynamics. The concept can be summarized as that all parts of a system interact with and rely on one another simply by the fact that they occupy the same system, and that a system is difficult or sometimes impossible to analyze through its individual parts considered alone. The concept is closely linked to the Observer effect and the butterfly effect.[1] It is often linked to the concepts of interconnectedness which is used to refer to the spiritual, and interdependence which refers to the moral, rather than physical or scientific."
The more I age, the more I see the authenticity of such a theory and realize every action, success, failure, struggle, moment of happiness, adventure, photograph, sense of humor, personality, lifestyle, job, friendship, relationship....is contingent upon a variety of previous actions. If analyzed well, you can pinpoint the cause of a great number of things in your life and work your way back through the spider-web of interconnectivity. Often times, you'll find the root of the current status quo as simple as staying an extra 15 minutes at a restaurant, deciding to go out for a drink on an arbitrary evening, or going to work out at the gym.
For example, my brother asked me to come to work with him one night when I was 14. The yacht club he was working at needed an extra dish-washer so I filled in, made $10 and felt great with some cash in hand at the end of the weekend. Each summer, I was invited back to the yacht club and would end up working April - November throughout highschool and into my college years. From dishwashing, to bussing, to waitstaff, to barkback, to bartender, to bar manager; the club taught me more about life, love, and friendships than I could ever dream. That job led to some insane experiences, genuinely fun times, splendid opportunities, knowledge of wine, a love for bar-tending, an a skill set that couldn't be bought at any university. I put out fires, saved people from drowning, stole boats, partied, tasted incredible wines, acted as a pacekeeper, psychologist, and a friend to all who spent summers there. The money I made at the club ultimately financed skiing and the majority of my college education. Not bad from a single decision to help out one weekend.
Moving forward, I encourage you to take any opportunity throughout your journey in life -- after all, you never know where your decisions will take you and how far you're willing to follow them.
