The old man tells the story. He had several children. When they were young, he would send each of them out into the woods to find a stick. They were to bring that stick back. Then he would have them break the stick. Each one broke the stick easily. He then sent them out with the instructions to bring back a bundle of sticks. When they returned, they were then asked to break the bundle of sticks. Each one tried and failed. He then told them, That is family.
I've come, in my later years to have the notion that if there is a creator, then that person might be somewhat of a parental figure. Maybe that person is primarily concerned with how we treat each other and ourselves.
After all, humans are of the same species or family.
Its just a thought. Another of many ideas on who the creator is and how that person might feel about things.
I am a dad. I have children. I want them to grow up with their own individuality and find their own way. But, I also want them to stick together. And love each other. Oh, I know they fight sometimes and get on each others nerves every now and then. But, its always temporary. They still communicate with each other and I think now that they are grown, they consider each others feelings more. They rarely argue about things. But, if they do, and I know about it, I try not to butt in. I want them to solve their differences on their own. Eventually, they always do.
Many people have their own ideas about God. Does God have the characteristics of Gods children? I think so. And, if so, then surely God would consider us Gods family. And God would do things in our best interests.
That is my conception of God.