How Can We be Lonely?

We live in the most “connected” society in history. Through such technologies as telephony, the Internet, and cellular technology, we are rarely without connections to many friends and family.

However, we also live in the most lonely society in history. How can that be?

While we “stay connected” through Facebook, cell phones, texting, and Twitter, we usually just stay on the superficial level, talking of what we are eating, where we are going, and other simple matters. We rarely truly get to know others.

Today, have a deeper conversation with someone.

• Maybe it’s your spouse with whom you need to reconnect. Guys, don’t just tell her what your favorite team did yesterday, tell  her about a fear you have for your future.
• Maybe it’s your child who is going back to school. Do you need to take him/her out for a soda and ask how things are really going?
• Maybe it’s an aging parent. They desire to talk, but do you desire to listen?
• Maybe it’s a schoolmate. Do you have someone you have been beside in class for years and never really gotten to know? It could be an open door for the Gospel.
• Maybe it’s a neighbor. Do you live near someone you’ve barely met? Why not open up a bit and start a friendship.
• Maybe it’s an old friend with whom you have “lost touch.” Sure, you may chat on Facebook, but do you connect?

It’s sad that people are lonely when we have so many ways to connect. Take advantage of those ways of connecting today. Or, turn them off and talk to someone face-to-face. It’ll make their day, and you’ll be glad you did it!