Ending loneliness works best when it is a two-way street. Don’t just be a helper. Be willing to ask for advice and receive help, too. Everyone needs help from time to time, and we all need to be needed.
Embracing solitude may be one of the best ways we can prepare ourselves to build stronger relationships with others, which is badly needed in our increasingly lonely world.
In an age filled with distractions, the gift of our full attention is a rare but key factor in more fully connecting with others. Part 2 in a four-post series on overcoming the loneliness pandemic.