Loneliness & Community

Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties of loneliness and the importance of genuine connection and community.

Integration

Humans evolved to be social creatures and to live in tribes. No one can lead a flourishing life alone. Good relationships and experiencing social connections are some of the most necessary and important aspects of the good life. Even the simple act of talking to strangers on the street or in line boosts our mood and sense of belonging more than we expect.

Your Integration is to strengthen or forge or a new social connection each day this week. There are two key aspects to social connection: your close relationships (having multiple people you can count on in a crisis and confide in) and your social integration (weak ties and anyone you talk to each day). Try to strengthen or connect with both of these components this week.

About the Podcast:

Meaningful conversations about the things that matter most to people: their purpose, identity, and direction in life. Hosted by Fr. Dan Groody, Vice President and Associate Provost at the University of Notre Dame.