Existential Loneliness: Life, Death, And Finding Meaning

Описание: Saprina Panday interviews Dr. Judy Ho, Saba Harouni Lurie, and Dr. Ken Lewis about existential loneliness to learn what it is and what you can do about it. Visit The Roots Of Loneliness Project ► https://www.rootsofloneliness.com
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► Existential loneliness is a type of spiritual loneliness that is often described as a sense of emptiness, particularly when one ponders the meaning of life and death.

► This type of loneliness can arise during times of crisis, triggered by extreme events. It can also be triggered during self-development and personal reflection.

► Existential loneliness sometimes occurs in end-of-life situations when a person considers whether their life was well-lived.

► (Judy Ho) Many people are talking about existential loneliness right now, due to the pandemic. (3:34)

► (Saba Harouni Lurie) Thoughts about death and dying or witnessing another’s death can trigger existential loneliness. (5:50)

► (Judy Ho) Existential loneliness is a feeling of disconnection, whereas existential crisis is about making and finding meaning in life. (7:58)

► (Ken Lewis) One of the mistakes that people make when dealing with existential loneliness is trying to find the solution outside of themselves. (9:11)

► (Saba Harouni Lurie) It can be hard to find compassion for yourself when experiencing existential loneliness if it feels like a betrayal to your faith. (10:26)

► (Judy Ho) Existential loneliness arises because something isn’t working in your life, or not providing satisfaction or completeness. (11:20)

► (Judy Ho) Discovering what your own values are can help people to learn where their life priorities truly lie. (14:01)

► (Ken Lewis) Learning to relax your mind will allow your body to relax; meditations and retreats can help with feelings of existential loneliness. (15:17)

► (Saba Harouni Lurie) People in the US do not talk or think about death, and learning how to engage with these thoughts can be helpful when dealing with existential loneliness. (17:46)

► Timestamps & Key Moments

3:34 Many people are talking about existential loneliness
5:50 Thoughts about death can trigger existential loneliness
7:58 Existential loneliness differs from existential crisis
9:11 The solution is inside yourself
10:26 Existential loneliness can feel like a betrayal to your faith
11:20 Existential loneliness occurs because something isn’t working in your life
14:01 Discovering your own values can help
15:17 Meditations and retreats can also help
17:46 Engage with thoughts of death, instead of avoiding them

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*****About The Roots Of Loneliness Project *****

After we began exploring the topic, we discovered that there were almost 100 different types of loneliness that can manifest during various points in a person’s life journey.

Following that voyage of discovery, The Roots Of Loneliness Project was born.

Loneliness may arise from circumstances within and out of our control, our interpretations of the world around us and our place within it, and sometimes even as a result of our internal makeup.

Our mission is to openly and honestly tackle the sometimes difficult and complex topic of loneliness in order to further and deepen understanding, growth, and empathy.

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