Great article on an important topic! I used to always claim that I prefer solitude and that I don't need other people and for the most part thats true. However at times I still need that connection with other people. It can be a small thing, like someone looking you in the eyes while you walk past them in the streets, or greeting a random stranger, sharing a smile with the waitress that brings your coffee. If you think about it, these kinds of interactions have a much bigger impact on your mental well-being than you realize. We want to be acknowledged in our existence and thats why its important to be around other people sometimes, so those interactions can take place.
I don't believe in hugging and this "right to spread our germs" stance that a small but extreme portion of the population has taken though. xD
I do prefer solitude when working and focussing, but also like you said really enjoy the casual chats at the dog park.
Or the waitress who asks you how your day is going.
It's like Endorfine that get's fired.
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I didn't know you were in the Netherlands :D
Great article on an important topic! I used to always claim that I prefer solitude and that I don't need other people and for the most part thats true. However at times I still need that connection with other people. It can be a small thing, like someone looking you in the eyes while you walk past them in the streets, or greeting a random stranger, sharing a smile with the waitress that brings your coffee. If you think about it, these kinds of interactions have a much bigger impact on your mental well-being than you realize. We want to be acknowledged in our existence and thats why its important to be around other people sometimes, so those interactions can take place.
I don't believe in hugging and this "right to spread our germs" stance that a small but extreme portion of the population has taken though. xD
I was! Next time you should come to a meetup 👀
Now back in South Africa.
I do prefer solitude when working and focussing, but also like you said really enjoy the casual chats at the dog park.
Or the waitress who asks you how your day is going.
It's like Endorfine that get's fired.