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Lonely and the Need to Fight It
By
Linda Mintle
Loneliness is one of the most profound challenges of our modern society. While it may seem like an individual problem, loneliness is increasingly being recognized as a widespread issue with deep societal roots. From the erosion of community bonds to the decline of shared cultural practices, many factors contribute to the rising sense of isolation…
Age Well? Have a Healthy Social Life!
By
Linda Mintle
One of our former professors who is in his 70s is an active pickle ball player. Both he and his wife have built quite a community of people around the game. Their pickle ball group meets regularly, socializes and basically does life together. The couple is active and vibrant and are on to something very…
Move from Longing to Belonging
By
Linda Mintle
Recently we moved to another state and had to start over finding friends, a church, doctors, repair people and all the things you take for granted when you lived somewhere for a while. Moving is challenging. You quickly realize the loss of community and the need to belong. This universal need to belong goes all…
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