We visit others as a matter of social obligation. How long has it been since we have visited with ourselves?

The quote contrasts outward sociability with inward attentiveness. “Visiting others” suggests routine, performative, or duty-bound contact—gestures that maintain social standing and relationships. Adler’s question pivots the verb “visit” inward: to “visit with ourselves” is to pause, listen, and take stock of one’s motives, fears, and ethical direction. The implication is that neglect of self-examination produces a life that is socially connected yet spiritually unmoored. In a religious register, it echoes practices of reflection and repentance; in a secular register, it anticipates modern language about mindfulness and self-care. Its force lies in reframing introspection not as indulgence but as a neglected obligation.