20/04/2026
Spirituality and Men (SAM)
Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Loneliness and Building Meaningful, Spiritual Connections
Loneliness isn't just about being alone - it’s the ache of being misunderstood or disconnected from the world around you.
In a hyper-connected age, many men feel more isolated than ever. We're "friended" but not known; we're "following" but not felt. It’s time to move beyond the digital surface and rediscover the profound joy of true, authentic companionship.
This session is designed to help you as a man peel back the layers of isolation and reclaim your place in a community that matters. We will dive into the root causes of modern loneliness and equip you with practical, spiritual techniques to foster authentic communication.
By utilising the power of positive company, you’ll learn how to bridge the distance between "me" and "we," creating deeper, lasting bonds with the souls around you.
"Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued." — Brené Brown
Whether you're looking to deepen your existing friendships or find the courage to build new ones, this session provides men with the spiritual toolkit you may like to use to bridge the gap.
Ready to explore more about it? If yes, please join us - we look forward to welcoming you.
Croydon SAM Team
Guest Speaker: David Goodman Based in Leeds, David helps to co-ordinate activities for Brahma Kumaris in the North of England. A retired community dentist, David takes an active interest in cultivating a healthy lifestyle: he is a keen organic gardener and loves all types of sport. He is also a trustee of the Janki Foundation for Spirituality in Healthcare, a charity which supports the wellbeing of health and social care professionals and patients. An experienced meditator of over 45 years, David shares with an accessible blend of humour and down to earth spiritual wisdom. 🪷
