Hey Friends :)
I read an article recently that talked about the loneliness epidemic (I've studied this for years as well), and it reminded me about the concept of a "third place"
A third place is effectively a location outside our home (one) and work (two) where we can go and interact with people. This is a place where we can walk in and say stuff like, "Hey Johnny, how are you, bro?" or "I'll have the usual."
Most of us have lost this concept of a third place, and the effects show. 60% of people now don't even attend social gatherings (crazy to me)
I wanted to write about it because I've recently found that the places I do approaches in my hometown has become my "third-place", and let me tell you it brings me joy and satisfaction everyday to see these people.
Do you have a third-place? If not, what can you do to make one?