Lonely Together

Loneliness has recently been declared an epidemic by Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. How curious, that so many in the collective are lonely.... alone, together. An expected part of what it means to be human, loneliness is a normal experience that can show up very differently from person to person. However, while normal at times, the experience can have profound adverse effects on one’s health, particularly if prolonged. Recognizing impending loneliness is important, as climbing out of it can be difficult once you’re in it.

As with anything that can feel grim or dark, there is always more to the story. While the challenges of loneliness can feel heavy and difficult to overcome, the loneliness epidemic also illustrates the value and benefit of social connection. This week, we discuss systemic patterns and social shifts to better understand how loneliness has become so widespread. How do you epxerience loneliness and…