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...
Tag: loneliness
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...
She’s Lonely Too
They looked at each other, shocked, as the realization hit them both. This friend of mine—She’s lonely too. These are two of the loveliest women I know. They are rarely alone. One has a gift for hospitality. She welcomes people, especially into her home. And her hugs are healing things. The other is people-centered....