We truly exist only within the context of relationship. Typically, people who are toxic, psychopathic or sociopathic are always those who cannot maintain or sustain relationships. They run from them. These people are usually loners or make all relating with them very difficult. The origin of most mental illness is loneliness. One of the greatest causes of grief for humanity (or disease) is disconnection. When we separate ourselves from others, we become sick and toxic…even ungodly. There is more to relational connectedness than we understand and this is why God elevates relationship to such a high level. Perichoresis is the divine dance of the Godhead that is fully balanced and completely vulnerable intimate relationship. 

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