Watching survival shows over the years what has always struck me is that once basic needs are met – the thing that affects people the most is the loneliness. The absence of loved ones and lack of human interaction drives many of these otherwise mentally strong people to tears over the course of their trial.Beyond our basic needs of food, water and shelter we need nothing to survive. Everything after that only contributes to our overall quality of life. Yet nothing contributes more to our quality of life than the people we share it with.
Good friends and happy families really are the treasures of our lives. With them our lives are enriched. We can survive, but we can’t live.