Building Bridges, Not Walls: A Guide to Meaningful Connections
“People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges” — Joseph F. Newton
This powerful observation rings true for many. Despite a world connected through technology, a staggering number of people find themselves failing to maintain meaningful relationships. For many, it’s not that they don’t care; it’s just that “reaching out” never becomes a concrete task on their to-do list, and before they know it, the right moment seems to have passed.
Fear or disappointment sets in, and they are afraid to reach out.
Last night, I had the opportunity to connect with some old friends for dinner, and we all agreed that this was a real problem. We all suffer from it and are hesitant to bother someone if too much time has passed.
We hadn't seen each other in years, and yet the conversation was the same as it was years ago — like nothing changed. So, why is it so hard for us, me or you, to reconnect?
I decided to write this article to share my thoughts and maybe help others who struggle too.
The Paradox of Modern Connectivity
We have never been more ‘connected’ in history, yet loneliness pervades. In part, this is because a connection doesn’t equal a relationship. The…
