Finding Common Ground

Loneliness does not come from having no people about one, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to oneself, or from holding certain views which others find inadmissible.

Carl Gustav Jung

More often than not, we as people underestimate the depths of our experiences. It is not conscious, but it is habitual. There’s so much we wish to share with others, and there’s so much we wish to receive from others; however, it can be hard and awkward to do… especially in the beginning.

There’s so much about us that we keep to ourselves. Whether due to our past experiences or insecurities, it’s very common for people to hide vital parts of their personalities from others. Fear of rejection is relatable and understandable, but it’s still very important to move out of our comfort zones.

Imagine a life filled with people who understand you, know you, and celebrate you as you are. There’s no need to pretend or overthink. It sounds like a fantasy or even a utopia, but it is not.

Carl Jung had a point when he identified loneliness as a lack of communication and a lack of understanding. In our divisive world, this has become a rampant experience that has led to the all too well known loneliness epidemic.

Our world is changing so quickly, and people are quickly changing too. It is normal for the future generation to differ from the previous ones; however, with the advent and development of the internet, A.I., and social media the gaps in personal experiences have become seemingly insurmountable. From gender to politics, there are many new ideas and beliefs for us to confront everyday.

It can create a sense of isolation within us and our experiences of the world around us, but that doesn’t mean it has to stay that way.

There is a way to find common ground with people — because as corny as it sounds — we are all human. That will always — unless A.I. really changes everything — be a firm foundation for us to stand on. As humans, we care. We may not care about the same things, but we all care about something. We are passionate — again, not about the same things but about something.

As people we even relate to the feelings of isolation. We genuinely understand each other more than we realize or even care to entertain at times, and it’s time we did something about it!

Finding common ground isn’t as hard as you may think. We all sleep and wake up — and that might sound miniscule — but this can lead to a great conversation. When you wake up in the morning, do you get out of bed right away or do you lay around for an hour?

This sounds like a personal question, and this may not be the best way to start a conversation with a stranger; nonetheless, when trying to foster a deeper connection (or find common ground), this can be a great way to really get to know someone.

What is their morning routine? Why is that their morning routine? How does it compare to yours? Really taking the time to sit and get to know someone as you explore who you are is a beautiful experience. It’s called connection.

It really does take courage and confidence when establishing new connections. Here at Cyasoon, we are determined to rescue people from their loneliness because we know there’s a community outside waiting for them. We know the world doesn’t have to be a perfect utopia for like-minded people to come together and build together.

With our app, you can finally create the life you’ve always dreamt of having with people who make you feel seen, heard, and celebrated.

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