3 Keys to Unlock the Feeling of Loneliness
Many people define alone and loneliness as the same thing. Being alone is a physical state. You are physically by yourself. Loneliness is an emotional feeling. Feeling lonely even when others are right beside you. Loneliness can live much deeper in our hearts. We feel sad. We feel abandoned. We feel unloved. Loneliness will create isolation if we are not aware of how we can navigate the feeling with hope.
1st Key 🗝
Alone time can be some of the best moments to regenerate, renew and reflect. When being alone leads to emotional loneliness, then we need to take self-care to a new level. Finding compassion for our emotional state can bring some peace to our hearts. Reaching out to others, family or friends can decrease the feeling of loneliness. Having a pet, a cat, or a dog, can create an opportunity to give care and love to a loyal friend. Engaging in activities or hobbies can eliminate the feelings of loneliness.
2nd Key 🗝
We might feel lonely even if others are around us. We may feel others might judge us if we say or do what speaks to us. Individuals in families or in relationships may feel very lonely. They find difficulty connecting with the people who should be closest to them. Conflict, judgment, disrespect and resentment with those we love will create feelings of loneliness. It is vital that we build our own strengths and set our goals. Even in the face of loneliness, we can find ways to stay focused. Look for ways to connect with like-minded people. Finding avenues to establish bonds with those who think, believe, and appreciate life the way we do can lift us up to new heights of appreciation. Channeling our feelings into writing, painting, music and the creative processes can bring us the connection we seek. Intuitive, personal peace and reflection.
3rd Key 🗝
At times we may try to numb our loneliness by doing things that will not serve us well in the end. Emotional eating, drinking, drugs, or mindless activities can impact our ability to deal with our feelings. When we ignore our feelings, in essence, we abandon ourselves along the way. We forget who we are and what we hope for in this life. Humans are truly social beings. We need time spent with others and time spent connecting. We also need time to learn how to connect with ourselves first. Appreciating ourselves may bring us closer to a better understanding of how we feel. Loneliness may come and go or pass quickly. When deep feelings of loneliness lead to depression and isolation, then professional help may be the answer.
There have been times in my own life when loneliness takes over. I allow myself to feel the emotions and process where it may be coming from during that time. I take the time when I feel lonely and turn it into ways I can stay on course. I embrace my solitude. We all feel lonely at times. It is a feeling we will experience more than once in our lifetime. It is what we do with emotional feelings that makes a difference.
