How well do you really know your own family? Do you even truly understand your own parents? If your immediate reaction to these stimuli was consternation, do not be too ashamed, you are not alone. Our society has propagated the falsehood that genuine happiness lies at our own feet, when in reality, the construction and discovery of meaning in our lives demands focus and sacrifice at the altar of something greater than ourselves; in this case our families. So I invite you to listen to this talk, encourage you to learn about the man-made dams obstructing the flow of transparent and invigorating human connections, and finally ask of you, no beg of you, to dismantle those unnatural systems and practice belonging with your families each and every day. Screen reader support enabled.