The modern society has witnessed a decline in interpersonal connections and community engagement, leading to a lack of regular human interaction. Remote work and decreased participation in communal activities such as attending church have contributed to this isolation. The concept of nuclear families has overshadowed extensive kinship networks that used to be prevalent in societies. The speaker, living in an Orthodox Jewish community, emphasizes the value of physical proximity to extended family members and the close-knit community, which fosters a sense of interconnectedness and support. Such regular interactions with caring individuals inherently drive a recommitment to meaningful aspects of life.

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