I wonder how many lonely people live in Krugersdorp. It may surprise you, but loneliness is on the increase all over the world.
In the UK studies have shown that the number of people who experience loneliness has doubled in the last 25 years. 250 000 elderly people in Britain say Christmas Day is the loneliest day of all. People either stop going out or they wander through malls alone, just to avoid the stigma of loneliness. People stop hobbies, exercise and social interaction. TV and radio are their only company.
These people stop preparing meals for themselves and their health starts to suffer.
75 per cent of doctors that took part in a survey said that on average five people who visited their rooms each day did so because of issues relating to loneliness. Another study showed loneliness to be the cause of more deaths than obesity.
Yes, I know you are thinking of the elderly. Scholars and university students also confess to feeling lonely at times. Successful people, beautiful people admit to feeling deep loneliness.
The Bible puts it so well, Psalm 68:6, “God puts the lonely in families”.
You may not be lonely but don’t forget those close to you who are lonely.
