Tag Archives: loneliness

Why we are more alone than ever. Friction, uncertainty, love and AI. Esther Perel with Trevor Noah.

Posted on August 23, 2025 by nomadoftheuniverse

A fascinating discussion on the state of modern psyche between two people who I really admire and respect. I found their thoughts on the loneliness epidemic and its relation to uncertainty particularly insightful.

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How to overcome fear of loneliness

Posted on August 2, 2025 by nomadoftheuniverse

My loneliness was shaped like absence.I had not fear — but terror — of it,Sobbing into a pillow every night,Grasping at people, things and momentsTo fill the void. I felt alone in a large family in a small house,Watching fireworks … Continue reading →

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“We aren’t lonely – not because there are others there, but because there is no one at all, including us.” — Ram Dass

Posted on December 20, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse
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“Lean into loneliness like it is holding you” #mentalhealth

Posted on December 19, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse
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Do you feel lonely tonight? #happiness #quora

Posted on January 18, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

I write about happiness and meaning here but also on Quora. I wanted to re-post my answer below (source). When you feel the familiar chill breeze of the void opening within you, the deafening vibration of the growing vacuum, the … Continue reading →

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Love crushes, obsessions, poetry… Rejection vs self love (Part 3) #happiness

Posted on December 30, 2015 by nomadoftheuniverse

Step over denial and face the music. The music of the night, the dark side of your soul where shadows of your fears drown in tears of your sorrows. Revel in rejection, let it wrap you into an icy mist … Continue reading →

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