L Giussani writes Life is not a tragedy. Tragedy is what makes everything amount to nothing. Yes, life is a drama. It is dramatic because it is the relationship between our I and the You of God, our I that must follow the steps which God indicates. (343)

The I and the You of God. It echos Buber's I and Thou concept, reminding me that there is a balance to my whole life because there is a rhythm to the spiritual relationship. It is not all about God, any more than it is all about me. It is the relationship that must be nurtured. In seeking God, I must not forget that I am uniquely made and that my I will live forever. In caring for the I, I must not forget I am made for God.

The I is likened to the tree planted near running  water (God) that yields its fruit in due season, and whose leaves never fade. (Ps. 1) It is a reminder that growth needs nutrition, and water, just as the soul needs to learn self-care and spiritual awareness of one Divine.