Let’s Not Be Lonely: The True Nourishment of Human Connection

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What makes me who I am is a combination of the genes I was born with, the influence of my family, and the countless people I’ve met as I grew up—friends, teachers, neighbors. I may not remember every word they said, but their words, facial expressions, scents, and body language have all shaped my awareness and choices. That is what makes me me.

That’s why the people I talk to, exchange thoughts with, and spend time around are incredibly important. These days, human contact has been reduced, and in its place, we’re surrounded by screens and information. It seems like we have more freedom of choice because we can select exactly what we want—but in reality, the range of choice has become much narrower. It’s all one-way communication. This is media isolation, media picky-eating, and media loneliness.

So even though I’m writing this now, I truly believe that meeting face-to-face is the best way. When we can speak with our eyes and mouths, and listen with our hearts, we absorb the full nourishment of connection. Watching meditation videos or listening to meditation music on YouTube isn’t the same as truly meditating.

If you agree with these thoughts, close your eyes now, take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, slowly count from one to ten.

I hope my life brings something good to yours, and that your life brings something good to mine.

Let’s not be lonely.