The Need for Human Connection

Half of all adults in the nation report experiencing loneliness, according to the US Surgeon General. And that was before a pandemic cut off so many of us from friends, loved ones, and support systems.  

Take one look at the health consequences of loneliness and isolation, and it's clear we need to prioritize building human connection the same way we have prioritized other public health issues, like tobacco or obesity.

In this collection, Omega's faculty explore loneliness and how to cope with it.

Why Are We Lonely?

Do you feel alone even when in a group? Take the first step toward connection with these tips from Daniel Goleman and Tara Bennett-Goleman.

Awaken Awareness Exercise

Robert Peng leads us in his “Awaken Awareness” exercise that can help you feel more connected and "at home," wherever you are.

Longing for Reconnection

The Sufi poets speak of the source of our human sorrow being our disconnection from our source. This sweet loneliness is a normal part of the human experience. Yin Yoga is a practice of reconnection.

How Relationships Can Help Us Grow

Harville Hendrix, founder of Imago Relationship Therapy, reminds us how relationships are not only a way to connect with your partner but a path toward personal healing and growth.

How to Connect

Adyashanti says that instead of arguing, instead of one side trying to convince the other side that it's right, we need to be willing to enter into a creative dialogue together.

Compassion

“We tend to think our partner needs or wants the same things we do.... but that’s often not the case,” says therapist Michelle Becker. Learn how compassion can help your relationship thrive.