Human interaction is a funny thing. Some days I am so annoyed and frustrated by people, that I actually just want to be alone. Have you ever felt that way? Little did I know that we actually need each other.
Do you know why human interaction is so important?
It’s good for your health
Strange but true. Experts say that human interaction protects against cardiovascular problems, stress and depression. Even though at times we can find people annoying, it turns out they are actually good for our health.
I was thinking about solitary confinement. It’s no wonder the prison system uses it as a form of punishment. Depriving people of human interaction can cause psychological harm.
Have you heard of the term Ubuntu? Here is an interesting thought on it:
For many, ubuntu is defined as “a person is a person through other people”. Originally a South African concept, it became globally recognised after Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu referred to it during his anti-apartheid campaign in the 1980s. In 2008, he explained that ubuntu was the essence of being human, meaning that a person could not exist in isolation. “We think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected and what you do affects the whole world.”
What an incredible thought. We are designed to live life together. We are designed to learn from each other and lean on each other. It’s a beautiful thing, really.
So the next time you find yourself being annoyed by people, remember that you need them and they need you.
God created us to know Him and know each other. He instructs us in the Bible to love Him and love each other. To find out more about how to do this, click on the link below or on the pop up. It will change your life!