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Against All Odds: How Shared Humanity Can Conquer Adversity
Why We Need Each Other to Survive and Thrive
Life can be unpredictable. One day everything seems to be going well, and the next, adversity strikes out of nowhere. It could be a sudden illness, loss of a job, death of a loved one, or any number of challenging situations. When tough times hit, it’s easy to feel alone, overwhelmed and unequipped to handle what you’re facing.
But the truth is, no one is built to withstand life’s hardest trials singlehandedly. We all need support, compassion and understanding from others. Human beings are wired for connection and relationships. Science shows that having meaningful bonds with others has immense power to help us persevere and overcome adversity of all kinds.
In this blog post, we’ll explore why human connection is so vital for surmounting challenges, and provide tips for fostering supportive relationships that can act as a buffer when adversity strikes. Read on to learn why shared humanity is an antidote to hardship, and how community can conquer even the toughest of odds.
The Healing Power of Relationships
Study after study demonstrates that having caring human relationships is a fundamental need, and one of the strongest predictors of overcoming…
