Thank you for your regards, GfS. You did make me think deeply about this. (It's what makes Mudcat so interesting and stimulating) Last night I had a further think, and I reckon I just don't trust emotional motives for one's behaviour. I prefer a considered and 'sober' approach. I've always found emotional driving forces to be too powerful, and linked more to the deeper, primitive parts of the brain. I expect it's just because I'm a more 'intellectual' type.
I like your idea that we're all One, and that we can feed eachother with our gifts and talents. Nice concept, and so true!