When we observe animals that live in groups, we see that they gain great strength from being together.
Meerkats, often called the sentinels of the desert, live in highly cooperative communities. If one of them is injured, others will guard it and help it safely back into the burrow, providing food until it recovers. Meerkats also take turns standing guard at the entrance of their burrows, with the elders going first. When a predator appears, the guard lets out a sharp warning cry, allowing the group to flee to safety.
The same is true for animals like zebras and Thomson’s gazelles, which migrate twice a year in search of food and water. They travel in large herds to appear bigger and less vulnerable to predators. Older members, with knowledge gained from past migrations, lead the group to safe resting spots and food-rich areas.
There are challenges in life that we simply cannot overcome alone, and a vast world of knowledge and experience we cannot grasp by ourselves. But with the support of family, neighbors, friends, and colleagues, we can face hardships more easily and navigate the world more wisely—together.