Whether we like it or not, we don’t exist in isolation. The interconnection of life means that when we change, our environment changes as well.    Today’s guest, Heidi Hayashi, of Stratford, Conn., shares how finding the courage to live true to herself improved and deepened her family relationships.   References: The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition p. 270 Buddhism Day by Day: Wisdom for Modern Life, p. 315 The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 4, p. 20 Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth & Death The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition