Meditation On Loneliness And Connection

Loneliness is a sense of disconnection from others, often due to social isolation, and is an epidemic of our times. It is not just about being alone, although that may be a factor, and it is unfortunately a common human experience. It is also a public health concern as loneliness can hurt health, and activates stress responses in the body. This meditation invites us to connect to the earth, the sky, and ourselves. It also encourages us to reach outward and connect to our ancestors in the past, the people in our lives with whom we have past and current relationships, and ultimately to everyone else in the world.