Undoubtably the more friendships we have and our ability to interact with others on a consistent basis improves our mental health and prolongs our lives I truly believe. Without consistent interactions with others we slowly deteriorate on many different levels. May the year to come bring you many new friendships and interactions with a variety of people around the world.
Loosely related, I'd heard people spend less time with others as they become wealthier. From googling, it looks like wealthier people seem to spend less time with family+neighbors but more time with friends: https://www.vox.com/2016/5/5/11578994/income-friends-family. I guess this could be good or bad depending on the specifics and we don't know which way the causal arrow runs
For me, friendship isn’t *entirely* a function of time. I rarely feel lonely alone, but I’m at my loneliest when I spend a good amount of time with people who seem to have little interest in getting to know my “individuality,” as the author of the essay puts it.
That’s what is so great about the epic, high-density days: they give us the space and beauty and remove the distractions to engage with each other’s individuality. Much like you, I prefer my high density days in the mountains or desert (or on a bike), but I try to accommodate my friends. And so sometimes it’s a music festival or an art project or even a Sunday home repair project.
I appreciate the reflections — they arrived at the perfect moment.
I passed this along to a few friends I want to have high density days with this year!
Undoubtably the more friendships we have and our ability to interact with others on a consistent basis improves our mental health and prolongs our lives I truly believe. Without consistent interactions with others we slowly deteriorate on many different levels. May the year to come bring you many new friendships and interactions with a variety of people around the world.
Good post and +1 to weekend trips
Loosely related, I'd heard people spend less time with others as they become wealthier. From googling, it looks like wealthier people seem to spend less time with family+neighbors but more time with friends: https://www.vox.com/2016/5/5/11578994/income-friends-family. I guess this could be good or bad depending on the specifics and we don't know which way the causal arrow runs
This is a great complement to an essay I stumbled upon recently that has stayed with me ever since: “Loved, yet lonely” (https://aeon.co/essays/how-is-it-possible-to-be-loved-and-yet-to-feel-deeply-lonely)
For me, friendship isn’t *entirely* a function of time. I rarely feel lonely alone, but I’m at my loneliest when I spend a good amount of time with people who seem to have little interest in getting to know my “individuality,” as the author of the essay puts it.
That’s what is so great about the epic, high-density days: they give us the space and beauty and remove the distractions to engage with each other’s individuality. Much like you, I prefer my high density days in the mountains or desert (or on a bike), but I try to accommodate my friends. And so sometimes it’s a music festival or an art project or even a Sunday home repair project.
I appreciate the reflections — they arrived at the perfect moment.