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Episode 2435:

Cylon George explores the deadly toll of chronic loneliness and how it erodes our mental and emotional well-being. He offers practical steps to foster genuine human connections, emphasizing that small acts, like reaching out to old friends or engaging strangers, can help rebuild our social bonds and transform isolation into connection.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/

Quotes to ponder:

"Loneliness is arguably one of the biggest epidemics of our time."

"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."

"The key to benefiting from your relationships is to understand that friendships can be more than one thing."

Episode references:

Why Is It Hard to Make Friends Over 30? (NYT): https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/15/fashion/the-challenge-of-making-friends-as-an-adult.html

How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034

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