Your comment-"so much of our suffering is enhanced by isolation and silence." Reminds me of what Socrates chose between taking the Hemlock or being banished from society, isolated from other people. He chose the Hemlock. For he knew that we are social creatures, and can't live a sane life without each other. Honestly what people are going thru is what makes them interesting. There isn't anyone more boring than listening to Peter & Patty Perfect. I'll take Frank & Francis Flawed any day of the week.
Such a good point. Humans are social creatures and I don't believe we can be authentic or fulfilled in isolation. This doesn't mean we have to constantly be surrounded by others, but a select few is often enough (and needed). And yes, it is the "flaws" that are part of our uniqueness!
Your comment-"so much of our suffering is enhanced by isolation and silence." Reminds me of what Socrates chose between taking the Hemlock or being banished from society, isolated from other people. He chose the Hemlock. For he knew that we are social creatures, and can't live a sane life without each other. Honestly what people are going thru is what makes them interesting. There isn't anyone more boring than listening to Peter & Patty Perfect. I'll take Frank & Francis Flawed any day of the week.
Such a good point. Humans are social creatures and I don't believe we can be authentic or fulfilled in isolation. This doesn't mean we have to constantly be surrounded by others, but a select few is often enough (and needed). And yes, it is the "flaws" that are part of our uniqueness!
I like what you mentioned, a select few. How do we know who we can share with that won't turn around and take what we say as a weakness?