A Man for Whom Nothing Mattered

A Matthew Bamberg Poem

Photo by nikko macaspac on Unsplash

Reaching out to others is vital for survival. If one isolates by never considering others, the result can be hopelessness or worse.

Entitlement, lack of empathy, and isolation are danger signs for suicide adulation. When one thinks only of oneself, major disappointment can follow.

Many years ago, the entire world, I thought, revolved around what I was doing. To work these thoughts out, I wrote poetry.

I came to realize that the cause of my depression revolved around self-centeredness.

I wrote a poem about it.

It helped me to discover that other people exist in the world. I found that reaching out to them by expressing an interest in their lives, hopes, dreams, and challenges helps me get to know them better.

Understanding others is the most effective way to engage with one's community.

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