Feeling Lonely And Thought It Was Just You? Yeah, Me Too
Feeling lonely and thought it was just you? Yeah, me too. But the loneliness epidemic we’re facing is real, and things are getting worse. A global pandemic didn’t help the situation. Neither did social media. Everybody has some form of pain. You can think and even look like you’re the most happiest, successful person – that doesn’t mean your life is sorted. We all have a purpose to express ourselves, and when we’re not able to do that in a meaningful way to others, we can end up feeling empty and depressed.
Where do you belong?
Learning to manage the pain of loneliness is essential to reconnecting to your passion and purpose in life. We cannot discover our purpose when we keep a lid on our feelings. It’s not about ignoring your feelings and pushing forward, but to recognize and take care of yourself. Imagine that your feelings are a child within. If you ignore this child – by ignoring your feelings – this child feels abandoned, adding to your loneliness. Our refusal to feel and take res…
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