Opinion | We Know the Cure for Loneliness. So Why Do We Suffer?
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Opinion | We Know the Cure for Loneliness. So Why Do We Suffer?
it wasn’t until I processed his work that I fully understood the important role loneliness plays in our lives. He explains that as members of a social species, we don’t derive strength from our rugged individualism, but rather from our collective ability to plan, communicate, and work together.
Brené Brown • Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
In his final prescription for America, Dr. Vivek Murthy delivers a profound truth: well-being is relational, not just personal. Backed by decades of research, Murthy outlines what he calls the Triad of Fulfillment—relationships, purpose, and service. Connection, he argues, is as vital to our health and longevity as diet, exercise, and sle
... See moreThe philosopher Hannah Arendt wrote presciently about the danger of a society of lonely individuals. She defined loneliness not as solitude—since solitude is where one can reflect on their connection to themselves and others and really prepare themselves for encountering others. She described loneliness as isolation and even alienation from others ... See more