I finally realized that friendship is not a remedy for loneliness. Loneliness is a part of our experience and if we are looking for relief from loneliness in friendship, we are only going to frustrate the friendship. Friendship, camaraderie, intimacy, all those things, and loneliness live together in the same experience...
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Rich Mullins on Loneliness
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Hi :) I went looking for that quote of Rich's, wanted to get it right. Your blog looks really interesting, i'll have to check back. Are you a fan of Rich or just like the quote? He always seemed to say the opposite of what the majority thought - something i admired greatly. I'm still not sure about the quote though - i think i get that he's saying "If you want another person to meet all of your needs? THat's just going to be a mess". But if friendhip doesn't help us be less lonely, what in the world does? Interesting to think about.
ReplyDeleteI really miss Rich and am thankful his scripturally based lyrics have been kept for posterity. If only more "christian" artist had his approach. Preach the truth first before profit.
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