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Comments (0)“Language has created the word loneliness to express the pain of being alone,” Paul Tillich said. Dag Hammarskjold defined loneliness as “a state of feeling cut off from and longing for others, due to lack of contact with people.” One thing is for sure: loneliness is an almost universal experience, and it can have a serious impact on our lives. Judaism emphasizes the importance of feeling connected to others. The need for human companionship goes all the way back to the Creation story: “The Lord said, ‘It is not good for man to be alone…’” and so He created Eve to be Adam’s mate (Genesis 2:18). Many people walking around today are suffering from loneliness, but it is not always easy to recognize them. How many single, young and middle aged men and women, who are successful in their… read more
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by Galina BorodkinaLoneliness Does Not Have to Disable Your Life
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