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Why solitude feels safer than connection

I feel most present when I am driving alone but then I feel guilty for enjoying isolation more than being with people.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The pressure to perform presence with others makes authentic presence feel possible only in isolation.

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“Where Are You with Mindfulness and being here?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.