We can all do hard things. And one of the hardest things to do is to talk about hard things. Things that are awkward or uncomfortable. Things that make us feel vulnerable, even stupid. We need to talk about hard things. Why Talk About Hard Things? It would be super easy to jump straight...
Category: Loneliness
How Marketing Uses Our Loneliness
I have to admit, this morning’s email caught me. I almost clicked. And I took entirely too long to recognize the marketing hook. Whether in email or ads, the truth is, marketing uses our loneliness against us. It’s easy to miss. It pushes all the right buttons. But often, it leaves us even more...
Making Contact
The kindest thing you can do for someone today is making contact. There’s no real prescription for it. It’s not really about right or wrong. But you are surrounded by people, near and far, who need you to reach out. All the Needs Today I have a headache. I have green beans to can,...
Better or Worse: Feeding Loneliness
Comparison kills us. Deciding who’s better or worse, top or bottom, in or out. It leeches the life out of us and destroys our morale. It keeps us silent. Worst of all, comparison kills community. And without community, we cannot address the loneliness epidemic that we all face. The Curse of Comparison No one...