There's much more then a few here who understand that sort of loneliness when you absolve all duality. One is a lonely number. When you arrive at the "I am the all that is" realization, there is no one else there.
That's when spiritual types start to appear absolutely cuckoo and batty, not to mention out of reach and out of touch.  There is little to no fear or any of its derivatives there though. Their not being in fear is a big part of what makes them appear so crazy.
However, for some who have reasonably mastered the basic skills and are applying them through remembrance( addressed ahead) being in the singularity of the One realization is experienced more like being alone, which is very different from feeling lonely. Being alone in that state can be quite a refreshing feeling. Its so peaceful. It can wear thin after a while and thats when you know, its time to drop a bit in vibration.
"We are individuated expressions of the all that is" is a more palatable plateau to be in realization of that has some more flex to it. That's when spiritual types just appear all fuzzy warm and cozy and clueless about how people can be so mean to each other and are touchy sensitive.
"Us and them" is a step broader beyond "us vs them". It's a nice place to be in realization of where, some duality is apparent, you can say, "hmmmm they seem to think and feel very differently from us, but we can find some common ground, some understanding and still get along and co-operate." Thats when spiritual types seem the most "normal and or reasonable, though some separation ego may appear."
Then there is just the dense duality bottom pit realization that says, "they are not like us, therefore, they are a threat to our survival and must be destroyed". This place is where an extreme sense of separation and division is realized and experienced. It is a very lonely place to be, as well as scary because of the threat to survival factor being so predominant.
In the singularity, that threat is rarely experienced because there is only one. If things get distorted there through non utilization of skills, you can become a threat to yourself through self destructive behavior though.
I thinks thats why so many spiritual teachings, start with the basics of self love, self appreciation, self forgiveness, and working at realizing your creative constructive potential. When you have that down, you can shoot up into the Oneness of the all that is and flyyyyyyyyyyyy free man.
Some people find themselves in the singularity realization before having mastered those skills and become very self destructive though.
Not sure how that happens though. Never gave much thought to how one can gets out of sync with their own self at the same time. 
To the post question-
Does true enlightenment smack of elitism?
Why do people have such a problem with that word. Look it up. Some people have acquired things others havn't. Sometimes, the word elite is used to describe them. So what if its true on some level. Somewhere along the way, I suppose it became associated with snobbish types by insecure types, but that silliness should have no bearing on the pure meaning of the word or those who qualify for its label.
Micheal Jordon is in the elite of NBA Ball Players of all time. Who has a problem with that? So what if he even claims to be. He can back it up. Johnny Carson was in the elite of comediennes. Who has a problem with that and why? 
I've heard the word used for discarnates in spirit that have spent eons working on mastering the basics to the point of being able to teach them effectively to others, however, they are always humble and wouldn't call themselves that. They would see themselves as humble servants to the One. If they are good at teaching mastered skills then they qualify for the elite label.
Nothing wrong with that or beings wanting to help out others beings asking for help.
However, when purely in the singularity of the one of all that is, the label elite does not apply. For there to be something elite about it, there would have to be something not having had acquired elite status yet to compare itself too. The all that is is everything, so there can be no opposite or other to compare it with. That's where the humbleness comes from out of that state of being and realization.
To answer the question, "Does enlightenment smack of elitism?"
My answer is, does anyone on a spiritual path really care about labels in a way they find some offensive? Well, if they do, they should go back to the basics and creatively reconstruct themselves with generous doses of self love, appreciation, acceptance, support, forgiveness, understanding and compassion until the feeling of being offended disappears into the mist. Do it until you are back to being able to clearly realize and see that, while being at one again with the One of all that is, the only thing that can offend you is your own self. If you find that funny at that point and have stopped offending your own self you are in the bliss of the One again.
Rock and on and thanks to whoever put up this post. I needed this reminder. You're a gem! 
 
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Ahuwale ka nane huna.
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