Loneliness Relates To Our Sense of Belonging
Loneliness can grip your heart just as tightly when you’re surrounded by a bustling crowd as it can in the solitude of your own company. It’s a deep-rooted yearning to belong, to connect, or a sense of disconnection that’s at play. Instead of evading these unsettling emotions, consider embracing loneliness as the catalyst for finding swifter happiness within the current of life.
If we tether our happiness, belonging, and connection exclusively to external sources, such as other individuals, we risk feeling adrift when those anchors vanish from our world. Loneliness, at its core, is entwined with our tribal values and the essence of our identity. It hinges on where we see ourselves in the grand mosaic of the world, which groups or communities we align with. This dilemma is exacerbated by the prevailing societal tendency to classify us into categories, diverting our focus away from the inner self.
To navigate these emotional waters, it’s time to embark on an inner journey. I’ve created a 20-minute podcast that offers insights and guidance. Click the link below to dive into the podcast on YouTube. I trust you’ll uncover its value in your quest for emotional flow.
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Flow Away Loneliness And Find Happiness Quicker By Re-Connecting To Self
Loneliness resides on the same rhythmic flow cycle as its counterparts: a sense of connection, belonging, and various other emotions that ebb and flow in between. Remarkably, even a subtle shift away from the profound embrace of loneliness can be the ignition for a swifter journey toward happiness.
Consider this: Begin your quest by crafting a list of activities that, in the past, ignited your sense of connection, joy, or belonging. Remember, connection isn’t always tethered to the company of others; it can also be a profound link to your inner self, your very soul. Engaging in activities that bring forth joy and a profound sense of aliveness can effortlessly build a feeling of connection. Think back to what has kindled these emotions for you in the past; can you rekindle that flame in the present moment?
Learn To Reconnect By Asking For Help
There are no prizes for suffering alone. In fact, as much as you may have been told that you get rewarded later for struggles now, isn’t it better to feel good now. It’s time to start thinking of ourselves as the powerful energy we are. What we emit, we attract. So, if you’re struggling with feelings of loneliness, reach out to friends, family or a professional and ask for help. Just the act of reaching out could deliver feelings of greater connection.
Everyone on the planet has the capacity and desire to help a friend or loved one in need. Moreover, sometimes that help might come in the form of someone who listens and says nothing. We have all experienced feelings of loneliness at some point or another. Therefore, you can trust that you are not alone.
Finally, know that all emotions are constantly changing and flowing. If you allow yourself to notice the changes, however small, you can purposely direct your emotions to become more positive.
