"Our sense of self becomes defined by the contingent ways in which we connect with others. Our brains are structured to be connected to other brains. Collaborative communication involves the spontaneous connection of each side of the brain to that of the other person as we share signals in both the verbal (left) and non verbal (right) domains. This dance of communication not only enables us to feel close and connected to others but also allows our minds to feel coherent and in balance. Our sense of "I" is profoundly influenced by how we belong to a "we"". Parenting For The Inside Out, Daniel J. Siegel M.D. & Mary Hartzell, M. Ed., page 88-89.