You haven’t accomplished much until Mo Rocca does your Obit on CBS Sunday Morning…
The legacy of the one and only Tony Bennett
Why Doesn’t My Spouse Listen?
When stressed, people are physically incapable of hearing each other. Source: Why Doesn’t My Spouse Listen?
The Brilliant Psychological Rawness of The Bear
This streaming show draws emotional truth out of food and family pain. Source: The Brilliant Psychological Rawness of The Bear
Draw Me Like One of Your French Girls
I asked my kitty Sadie to do her best Kate Winslet in Titanic and this is what I got…
3 Golden Rules For Finding Love Without Compromising Who You Are
There are men who love your strength and resilience. Embrace them — literally and figuratively! Source: 3 Golden Rules For Finding Love Without Compromising Who You Are
9 Men Reveal The Truth About Whether Successful Women Intimidate Them
Are smart, successful women intimidating? We asked men what they think. Source: 9 Men Reveal The Truth About Whether Successful Women Intimidate Them
Volunteering may protect older adults against dementia
“Volunteering… could serve as a simple intervention in all older adults to protect against risk for Alzheimer’s disease,” says Yi Lor. Source: Volunteering may protect older adults against dementia
How to Enjoy Solitude Without Feeling Lonely
Make a plan for your alone time. Source: How to Enjoy Solitude Without Feeling Lonely
The Battle of Loneliness: Understanding the Silent Struggle
Before you wonder what’s wrong with me, be sure to read all the way to the bottom of this post…
Introduction
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, loneliness has become an epidemic silently affecting millions of individuals. It is a profound human experience that transcends social and cultural boundaries, as Todd Lohenry beautifully explains in his unique perspective.
The Weight of Isolation
Loneliness, as Todd Lohenry adeptly articulates, is more than just the absence of company; it is the profound feeling of disconnection from others. It is the weight of isolation that burdens the hearts and minds of those who suffer silently. Lohenry’s approach helps us understand that loneliness can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or societal standing.
The Digital Paradox
As Lohenry keenly observes, the age of digital connectivity has placed us in a paradoxical situation. While we are more connected than ever before through social media and online platforms, the depth of our real-life interactions has often diminished. Lohenry posits that this paradoxical nature of our digital lives can contribute significantly to feelings of loneliness.
Cultivating Genuine Connection
Lohenry offers valuable insights into nurturing authentic connections in the face of loneliness. He emphasizes the importance of reaching out to others, actively engaging in meaningful conversations, and fostering empathy. Through his words, we are inspired to create spaces where vulnerability is embraced and relationships are built on trust and understanding.
Finding Solace in Solitude
While loneliness can be overwhelming, Lohenry reminds us that solitude can be transformative. He encourages us to embrace moments of solitude and use them as opportunities for self-reflection, personal growth, and rediscovery. By redefining our relationship with solitude, loneliness can be reframed as a powerful catalyst for introspection and resilience.
The Road to Healing
Lohenry acknowledges the challenges that come with overcoming loneliness but emphasizes the importance of seeking support from others. Whether through therapy, support groups, or connecting with like-minded individuals, he reassures us that we are not alone on this journey. Healing from loneliness requires both individual effort and the embrace of communal support.
Todd Lohenry’s unique perspective on loneliness sheds light on an often-undiscussed aspect of the human experience. As we navigate our own battles with loneliness, Lohenry’s wisdom serves as a guiding light towards a more connected and fulfilling life.
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Conclusion
Todd Lohenry’s unique perspective on loneliness sheds light on an often-undiscussed aspect of the human experience. Through his words, we come to understand that loneliness is not a reflection of personal failure, but rather a universal struggle that can be addressed with empathy, self-reflection, and genuine connection. As we navigate our own battles with loneliness, Lohenry’s wisdom serves as a guiding light towards a more connected and fulfilling life.
Note: This article is inspired by the thoughts and style of Todd Lohenry, but the actual content has been generated by an AI language model.
Set yourself free
When you allow something you have no control over to negatively impact on you, you become slave of your worries.
Get rid of those things and set yourself free.
To Fight Loneliness, Find a Sense of Purpose
Author Talia Ogliore-Wustl writes:
“Loneliness is known to be one of the biggest psychological predictors for health problems, cognitive decline, and early mortality,” says Patrick Hill, associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. “Studies show that it can be as harmful for health as smoking or having a poor diet.”
“There’s more to fighting loneliness than simply being around others. “We’ve all had time in our lives when we’ve felt lonely even though we weren’t actually alone.” There’s something about having a sense of purpose that seems to fight loneliness regardless of how many other people are involved, he says.”
“There are no downsides to finding something meaningful later in life.” Source: To Fight Loneliness, Find a Sense of Purpose
Morning Walk. With Chat GBT.
I am both amazed and horrified at the same time by the power of AI. I use it on a basic level every day for simple, benign tasks but I fear what unscrupulous people will do with it. Read on for a brilliant example of AI at use by my friend David Kanigan…
I asked Chat GBT this question after my morning walk this morning: “Write a story in David Kanigan’s voice on his morning walks.” Here’s what A.I. produced:
David Kanigan, a man of unwavering routine and gentle presence, embarked on his morning walks like clockwork. Every day, before the sun even rose, he ventured out into the world with a sense of purpose that only the dawn could bring.
His footsteps were a rhythm, a cadence that connected him to the world around him. As he strolled through the quiet streets, he noticed the subtle changes that only the early morning bestowed upon the world – the dew-kissed grass, the soft whispers of the wind, and the occasional song of a waking bird.
Each step was deliberate, as if he were savoring every moment of the new day. With every breath, he inhaled the crisp, invigorating air, feeling it infuse him…
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Staying fit as you age isn’t just about exercise; experts say to prioritize these 4 habits
A fitness regimen should incorporate mental and emotional fitness as well. Source: Staying fit as you age isn’t just about exercise. Experts say to prioritize these 4 habits
As a postscript I will share that at the beginning of the year, I asked myself the Jay Keller question ‘what’s the one thing such that by doing it everything else becomes easier or unnecessary’. The answer for me was get healthy and lose weight. At this midpoint in the year, I have done these things as a response:
- I have lost over 50lbs going from a size 42 waist to a size 36 and from an XXL to a L in shirts
- I have been to Planet Fitness 79 times
- I rode my bike almost 500 miles, reaching a goal of an average speed of 17mph over 12 miles
The results? I have a new job, a new love and a new lease on life — none of these would have happened without the one thing.
The Zen Wisdom of Kenny Rogers and ‘The Gambler’
An earlier post by Raffaello Palandri about control made me think about this; the simple wisdom in an old Kenny Rogers song:
You’ve got to know when to hold ’em
Know when to fold ’em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run…
Source: kenny rogers the gambler lyrics – Google Search
Sunday Quote: Inner work
When you try to understand everything, you will not understand anything.
The best way is to understand yourself, and then you will understand everything
Shunryu Suzuki roshi, Zen Mind, Beginniers Mind
Cutting and Running From Relationships Comes With a Cost
What makes you leave a relationship? Is it time to adjust your bottom lines? Source: Cutting and Running From Relationships Comes With a Cost
Grieving the Living: Losing Those Who Are Still Here
A subtle, ongoing trauma tearing at the continuity of self. Source: Grieving the Living: Losing Those Who Are Still Here
Former president Ulysses S. Grant dies
Today in history, Ulysses S. Grant died of throat cancer brought on by his infamous cigar smoking.
“The son of a tanner, Grant showed little enthusiasm for joining his father’s business, so the elder Grant enrolled his son at West Point in 1839. Though Grant later admitted in his memoirs that he had no interest in the military apart from honing his equestrian skills, he graduated in 1843 and went on to serve first in the Mexican-American War, which he opposed on moral grounds, and then in California and Oregon, tours of duty that forced him to leave behind his beloved wife and children.
The loneliness and sheer boredom of duty in the West drove Grant to binge drinking. By 1854, Grant’s alcohol consumption so alarmed his superiors that he was asked to resign from the Army. He did, and returned to Missouri to try his hand at farming and land speculation. Although he kicked the alcohol habit, he failed miserably at both vocations and was forced to take a job as a clerk in his father’s tanning business.” Source: Former president Ulysses S. Grant dies
I’ve read this book three times. Grant is a very interesting man at a very interesting time in American history. Some have also called him the first ‘civil rights’ president because of all he did to end slavery. You can learn more here…
Is Your Remote Job Making You Lonely?
Loneliness — the distress and discomfort we feel when we perceive a gap between the social connection we want and the quantity and quality of the relationships we currently have — can be a side effect of remote work. That lack of connection might feel slight or huge based on how we’re wired and our unique set of needs. Sadly, prevalent feelings of loneliness were on the rise even before the Covid-19 pandemic, with 61% of respondents to a 2020 study conducted by Cigna reporting feeling lonely. The author presents several steps to take if you’re grappling with loneliness. Source: Is Your Remote Job Making You Lonely?
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