This summer I will continue the hormone series but for now there is an urgent need to discuss the concept of togetherness.
What does “togetherness” mean? According to Merriam-Webster it is, “as in unity a state or feeling of closeness and happiness among people who are together as friends, family members, etc.” What matters is what it means to you. Often the words belonging, inclusion, and togetherness are thrown out there but the meaning behind them is twisted to only include the groups of people who think alike and have similar views. This is in fact the opposite of “togetherness.”
Today’s culture seeks to divide people on every level, by religion, politics, worldviews, sexuality, gender, skin color, ethnicity – you name it. I would go so far as to point out it’s the equivalent of saying dog and cat people have nothing in common or Ford and Chevy fans will never see eye-to-eye. It’s absolutely ridiculous to get caught up in superficial labels and identity politics. They were purposely invented to deceive, divide, and destroy people and if you are Christian, you know exactly what playbook this comes from. People are always weaker when they are not part of the group. So what happens is that people get caught up in trying to find their group, and like shifting sand, they will never fit in with one group.
The truth is that we have much more in common than our petty differences. We all have hopes and dreams, people who we love, and we all feel the need to be acknowledged and find our purpose. The next time you are in a group, talk to people and find out what really matters to them. Is it their family, a hobby, or something you can relate to? Are we not all human? We can learn so much from others when we stop insisting on our own way and truly try to understand others.
Feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety are rampant in society. Social media does not help people feel connected; in fact, it’s exactly the opposite. Those who spend the most time on social media are the most depressed. We need real connection with other human beings and not in a superficial way. When we share our strengths and weaknesses, hopes, and dreams, we relate to others in a vulnerable and intimate way. Those are the types of friendships that can last forever. If you are not relating in this way with your family, you should try it. There’s absolute magic that happens when we stop being defensive and start truly caring about what’s best for others.
I challenge you to rise above the labels, to reach out and befriend people from other groups, to act with respect and love for all. Stop trying to check the boxes, stop caring what others think of you, stop “looking good”, and start “doing good.” Imagine a world where we all lift each other up and support each other instead of backstabbing and rumor mongering. Wouldn’t this be a beautiful place to live? Doesn’t the next generation deserve it? Of course they do!
References
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