As men, we sometimes find it difficult to ask for help.  Our sense of personal pride and independence can get in the way.

The cliche is true, “no man is an island.” As Shay Carl has pointed out, within cliches we find timeless and tested wisdom.

Asking for help makes us vulnerable as we admit to ourselves and others that we cannot go it alone.  Perhaps this is the true lesson.

When we do ask for help a couple of things happen.  The burden we felt was so heavy becomes lighter; we instantly feel more connected; and we become more sympathetic to the burdens of others.  With that too, comes a greater desire to help others.  And this is the true value.

Ask for help and the cycle of helping grows and expands.  By nature, we pay it forward.