Loneliness and the Importance of Connecting With Others

  Loneliness and social isolation aren’t the same. Loneliness can have devastating effects on our health. On the other hand, social isolation, when desired, can be a beacon of calm and peace in the midst of chaos. However, loneliness occurs when we want to relate to others but fail. In fact, loneliness can devastate everything: it’s the all-consuming fire that destroys any green leaves of hope. Those who suffer the most from the consequences of loneliness are the elderly. This means it’s extremely important to differentiate between loneliness and social isolation. Loneliness is an emotion. As such, it’s experienced when…