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lil  ·  3132 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What do I do with being lonely?

    I spend a big part of my day in the university, with a constant group of people with whom I can't relate because of how different our values, goals and experiences are.
There's got to be people at the university with your values, goals, and experiences -- unless it's a teeny tiny university. And yes, the university would likely have free counselling somewhere -- and yes, talk to us.

Is this superficial socialization? Maybe. But look at that amazing meetup in Denver of five strangers:

Superficial socialization of the internet becomes actual human beings in a real-world location.

and it does break down the loneliness to know that a human being is reading and thinking about your words. There are many kinds of connections, online and offline realities

As kleinbl00 wisely said recently:

    The difference between navel-gazing and reflection is action.

and remember, if the universe can create someone like you with your values, goals, and experiences, the universe can create someone for you.

end of lil-rant