Awayness often stems from a lack of vitality or purpose. We are "standing on billions of corpses"—the legacy of those who suffered before us—and it is our responsibility to give that suffering meaning.
Recognizing the slow drift in long-term partnerships. awayness
Instead of trying to "move on" or cut off feelings that cause trauma, embrace them as part of your soul's texture. Being a "romantic kid" even at age 70 is better than being an empty shell. Option 3: The Practical/Modern Perspective Awayness often stems from a lack of vitality or purpose
"Our drift apart was so very subtle. Without realizing it, we had become strangers behind closed doors". Instead of trying to "move on" or cut
How technology and modern pace create a state of constant awayness.
We are "suddenly just one click or tweet or post away from each other," yet we’ve never felt further apart.
Awayness is the profound feeling of being distant or disconnected, even when physically present. It can manifest in relationships as a subtle "drifting apart" or as a broader sense of being an "empty body, missing the soul".