At the end of the day, what matters is the interactions we have with others. We ought to treat others with respect, for they are us, navigating through life doing the best they can with the abilities and knowledge they have. It is only the connections with others that keep us from being alone in the universe. J. K. Martin Everyone has the same number of minutes each day, 1,440. You can use your daily minutes mindlessly running the rat maze of your schedule or mindfully choosing activities that make you feel better. As you become aware of how you spend your time, you can choose to step outside the rat maze and nurture the connections that you have. You can choose, even for a moment, to connect to who and what matters to you. Choose your connections to spend the currency of your life force energy well. Discover how to make those tough decisions when everything is demanding your attention. Join k d MarLee to explore Mighty Gems and put the Spotlight on the jewel of Connections.