Over a year ago I received a sad text from a friend regarding someone both of us knew who took her own life only days ago leaving grieving family and friends behind. Sadly, it was not the first suicide that I've encountered, but one of many in this local region. This brings us to the main subject of this article which is social disconnection and stagnation.
Illusions of Tranquility
So why do people disconnect socially? Some of us believe that disconnection with others will result in the absense of challenges, complications, and conflict which will give us a tranquil life. But what is true tranquility? Does the eventual emptiness of a disconnected life bring happiness and fulfillment on a long-term basis? Trappings that Stagnate Our Growth
Those of us who choose disconnection have reasons we wish to be left alone. However, many times we are unaware or blind to how our choices cause our personal growth and development to stagnate. We accept our reasons for disconnection to be "gospel truth" and never to be challenged.
The Solution: Connection and Community
We as people are designed to be connected and in community. Although connection takes work, sacrifice, and may mean vulnerability and pain, the reward of deep joy coming from relationships and community makes it all worth it.
In Summation
People choose disconnection because they are lured by the illusion that the absense of relationships leads to tranquility. Disconnection, however, is a trap that leads to stagnation of personal growth. The solution is connection and community which takes work and sacrifice but rewards with deep personal joy and growth.
What About You?
So where are you in relationship to connection and disconnection? If you want to be more connected, then ask yourself first how you learned to be disconnected? Did you acquire this habit from family members growing up, from past painful experiences, by driving others away because of your insensitivity and/or neediness, or a combination of the above? Are you ready to embrace hope by taking personal responsibility and moving forward in your personal growth so you can overcome social disconnection and stagnation?
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