Earl morning Tidbit to Chew On

"We live, in fact, in a world starved for solitude, silence, and private: and therefore starved for meditation and true friendship."
--C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

I personally feel somewhat starved for true friendship, especially considering the upcoming life stage and transition I find myself in (going back to school in St. Louis with a family of 4), but is it related to my lack of nourishment on solitude, silence, private and meditation?

Does our ability to connect meaningfully with our selves have anyting to do with our ability to connect meaningfully with others?

Thoughts...comments...suggestions....stories of the same?