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Never isolate. As someone who has that as their first instinct whenever faced with challenges, I implore you to reconsider.

When monkeys are sick and about to die, they tend to isolate so as to not get the rest of the troupe sick. This is an understandable behaviour that I think has wormed it's way into our social norms today. People are afraid to be a nuisance, afraid to be a burden afraid that this inconvenience will place a strain so great on the relationship that it will be unsalvageable thereafter. Generally speaking, however, this is rarely the case and those who hold us dearest are happy to come to our aid.

When they do, it is important to do three things. 1. Thank them. This was a blessing, they didn't have to do whatever they did and we should be grateful to them for that. 2. Never take it for granted. Understand that you did nothing to earn this and that you're not owed their kindness and as such should treat their act and them by extension with the appropriate reverence. 3. Pay it forward. You will undoubtedly be placed in a position to prove you've learned the economics of the universe. That is, kindness, love, joy and beauty are not yours to keep and to hoard but to circulate and to share with the world. And when the opportunity arises, I sincerely hope you recognize it and seize it with both hands.

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