'From time to time, I hear people say to others, “Nobody can help you except you,” as if doing things alone were the natural state of human beings.'

Hi Nils - I don't think these words are always used in a manner that says, 'you're on your own'. In fact they can be used to invoke the power of connection when life is overwhelming and hard.

If Tim reaches out to Nils for support and guidance, Tim has helped himself. People aren't mind readers. I wonder how many have taken their own lives because they were unable to help themselves, by asking for help.

There is great power and humility when someone can say, 'I am going to help myself by getting help. Right now, I cannot do this alone, so I am reaching out to others.'

Cheers Nils.

Tim