The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices

by Casper ter Kuile

Unchecked loneliness fuels continued loneliness by keeping us afraid to reach out.”

when we can’t fully describe what we’re feeling, we tend to discount the feeling itself as illegitimate or unworthy of our—or other’s—attention.

reading about other people improves our ability to understand and cooperate with others and ultimately to understand ourselves. Many other studies have put forth similar arguments. But empathy doesn’t start with others. It starts with yourself.