Loneliness: Sr. Teresa Hieslmayr demands more!

Loneliness: Sr. Teresa Hieslmayr demands more!

In a world that is often shaped by loneliness and ego, Dominican Sr. Teresa Hieslmayr illuminates the urgency of human solidarity in her new book "Paths to Coordination". As kathpress.at , the psychotherapist advocates that the awareness of life should be shaped by a "I" instead of a "I". This not only makes sense in life, but also support the community by reflecting on the effects of our decisions on others.

The challenges of modern society

sr. However, Hieslmayr warns of the endangerment of social media and digitization, which on the one hand offer opportunities for networking, but on the other hand also lead to isolation. Dispositive examples are that people are replaced by devices and thus experience less social interaction. The therapists emphasized that it is small gestures of friendliness in everyday life that mean the first step to overcome this loneliness, like a friendly greeting at the cashier or the conversation with the cashier. An approach that she also explains in her interview with "Church Bunt", as The Dominican emphasizes that in society the "I" often dominates the "we", which can also be observed in the theological discussion. The interior show on personal salvation is often considered more important than the common goal of a "kingdom of God". In the design of services, community formation should also come to the fore in order to give people the feeling of being part of a community of faith. This need for spirituality and community has become particularly important after Corona pandemic, since many strive to establish meaningful connections.