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Bird’s Eye Views
Tag Archives: isolation
Isolation
Many of us understand deeply the state of isolation because we’ve experienced it in some form for a certain length of time. For the purposes of this short ramble I’m referring to isolation in the context of its harmful effects … Continue reading
Posted in Controversy, cultural highlights, Health, philosophy, religion
Tagged isolation, loneliness, punishments, suffering
6 Comments
Connected
It would be great if we could sincerely care and love everyone and everything on Earth in the manner that many philosophical and religious teachers have recommended to us. Since this is only possible in our imagination as a virtuous … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Health, philosophy
Tagged connection, interaction, isolation, solitude
1 Comment
Isolation
“We’re afraid to be alone, everybody got to have a home. Isolation.” —John Lennon Side one of “John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band was on the turntable with the stylus tracking the fifth song, “Isolation”. I’m not sure why I had decided … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Health, Hometown, Meanderings, music
Tagged isolation, John Lennon Plastic Ono Band, loneliness, solitude
1 Comment
His Personal Power
Glen was an emotionally withdrawn teen because he was often teased for his squeaky voice and long legs. He classified himself as “mid-tier” between cool and untouchable according to his school’s hierarchy. His social skills were weak to non-existent, but … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Controversy, Friendship, Hometown, philosophy
Tagged hubris, isolation, power, power-seeking, success
14 Comments
Like A Hermit
To be isolated from human contact for long periods of time is considered to be a severe punishment. Inmates at penitentiaries who violate prison regulations are placed in solitary confinement. Anecdotal evidence claims that prisoners would rather be in the … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Health, Meanderings, philosophy, religion, Travel
Tagged hermits, isolation, monks, solitary confinement, spiritual retreats
7 Comments
Just Out Of Reach
It was a large, avant garde wedding. I only knew the groom and his immediate family. A Power Point slide show photo montage of the bride’s and the groom’s lives was projected onto a large screen. I sat on a … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Friendship, Hometown, Meanderings
Tagged isolation, social gatherings, weddings, yearning
2 Comments
A Touch Of Cabin Fever
The blizzard raged on all day. The winds caused the snowdrifts to shift around to different places on the yard, driveway, and street. If I wanted to scoop snow off the concrete, it would return within just a few minutes. … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Meanderings, Science
Tagged cabin fever, feeling trapped, isolation, restriction
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