Being people is not important;being human is important Author: Gouya Roshan

Being people is not important; being human is important

In a world where population and numbers have become the measure of value, we often forget that more than anything else, people need real relationships, not crowds.

Although in today’s world people are more connected to each other than ever before. Social media, social gatherings, and friendly get-togethers mean fewer people are truly alone, yet a strange problem exists: the feeling of loneliness has not decreased. Perhaps the reason is that crowds do not necessarily mean intimacy and security. Sometimes, in a large crowd, a person can be lonelier than ever.

Over the years, we have learned to confuse quantity with value: we think the more people we have around us, the richer our lives will be. But in my personal experience, the quality of relationships is far more important than their number. A few healthy and genuine relationships can give a person a sense of peace that no crowd can provide.

Of course, we must understand what it means to be “human.” Being human means being honest, respecting boundaries, standing by each other in difficult times, not only in good times. Being human means listening without judgment, staying without force. Such people are few, but their presence is deep and lasting.

We often witness crowded gatherings that are full of laughter but empty of meaning. In contrast, sitting with one or two people who understand us can create a sense of security and belonging that no crowd can match. These small circles are safe spaces where we can be ourselves without playing a role.

In the end, we do not need many people. What we truly need is a few “persons” — people whose presence is real, not artificial. Perhaps if instead of expanding it, we focused on deepening that small circle of relationships, we would experience greater satisfaction and peace.