A Bit of Optimism Revisited: We Cannot Heal Alone In The Loneliness Epidemic with Rabbi Sharon Brous
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Sep 17, 2024 Rabbi Sharon Brous, an influential leader and founder of iKAR, discusses the profound impact of grief and loneliness in our lives. She explores how shared sorrow can foster genuine connections and emphasizes the critical need for community support. Through storytelling, she highlights the importance of being present for each other and embracing vulnerability as a path to healing. Rabbi Brous also addresses how the loneliness epidemic has led some to cling to conspiracy theories and underscores the necessity of compassion and mutual aid in overcoming isolation.
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Loneliness Epidemic
- Loneliness is a societal epidemic harming our well-being and making us vulnerable to tyranny.
- It attacks our spirits and bodies, equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes daily regarding physical health.
Conspiracy Theories and Connection
- Simon Sinek's friend's sister-in-law found purpose and community in conspiracy theories during COVID.
- This highlights how disconnection can lead people to seek meaning, even in harmful ideologies.
Purpose and Belonging
- Humans need both purpose and belonging, which can be positive or negative.
- The challenge lies in harnessing these needs to build a better society.
