Writing and reading decrease our sense of isolation. They deepen and widen and expand our sense of life: they feed the soul. When writers make us shake our heads with the exactness of their prose and their truths, and even make us laugh about ourselves or life, our buoyancy is restored. We are given a shot at dancing with, or at least clapping along with, the absurdity of life, instead of being squashed by it over and over again. It's like singing on a boat during a terrible storm at sea. You can't stop the raging storm, but singing can change the hearts and spirits of the people who are together on that ship.
Writing and reading serve as powerful antidotes to feelings of loneliness. They enrich our understanding of life, providing nourishment for our spirits. When writers articulate profound truths and elicit laughter through their words, they uplift our mood and perspective, allowing us to connect with the joys and absurdities of existence instead of succumbing to despair.
In this way, the act of sharing stories and experiences becomes a communal experience that brightens our lives. It's comparable to singing while facing a storm at sea; the storm remains, but the act of singing fosters hope and unity among those aboard the vessel, transforming a bleak situation into one of shared resilience and connection.
