What the joyous solitude of early hermits can teach us about being alone
- Written by Kim Haines-Eitzen, Professor of Early Christianity, Cornell University
Loneliness (feeling alone) and solitude (being alone) are not the same thing.jessicahtam, CC BYIn today’s world, loneliness seems to have reached epidemic proportions. Countless studies have highlighted the serious and negative impact that loneliness has on our health, our sense of well-being, and our ability to thrive in an increasingly...
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