I remember this term "Unity in Diversity" from my schooldays of History&Civics. Indian subcontinent is comprised of multiple states that are richly diverse in their cultures, languages, food habits and a lot more things. Despite these differences, we are united as a nation.
Somehow it feels relevant to the feeling of loneliness. People may have different personality traits - introvert/extrovert or outgoing/laidback, different set of desires and aversions, different set of skillsets, motivating factors, religious/spiritual beliefs, physical appearances, way of dressing, hopes and dreams about future, traumas from the past. It looks like everyone is unique in one's own way.
Yet, when it comes to loneliness, all these differences fall apart. Not even our blood group or DNA differences play a role here. The moment when we get in touch with the core of loneliness, all of our differences seem to evaporate in an instant.
Dictionary definition of loneliness goes this way - "the state of being alone and feeling sad about it". It's strangely ironic that it's from this so called state of being alone, that we are able to relate to another human being from a deeper level, throwing away all surface level differences.
I'm confused now. Is loneliness synonymous with being isolated from others? Or is it the key to relate to our fellow human beings from a deeper level, throwing away all the superficial differences?
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