Introducing "The Fourth Place" & Why "Third Places" Have Fallen Short on Their Promise
introducing "the fourth place" & why "third places" have fallen short on their promise
Patricia Mouthesfcommons.substack.com
You need shared contexts and shared interests. The reason why it’s difficult to make friends as an adult is because where there's shared context (seeing the same people over many months daily i.e. workplaces) there's a lack of shared interests. Where there's shared interest (hobby groups, bookclubs, etc) there's a lack of shared context. A place... See more
We don't need more cafes and social clubs to feel less lonely. What we need are more spaces that can help us feel fundamentally okay and seen in our deep aloneness.
We are all alone on this journey. Following the telos of our unique unfolding purpose is ultimately our own cross to bear. Meeting fellow travelers along... See more