Loneliness

[mitz]

yes loneliness can be a difficult one. some people can be alone and not feel lonely. I think is more to do with what you think you should have in life, compared with what you actually do have. so about expectations. but we are all social animals of course, and are meant to live in tribes/groups, so its natural to want company. I don't think there is anything 'wrong' as such about feeling lonely - its a very normal human emotion - particularly in our society which perpetuates loneliness and individualism. So its okay to feel lonely and accepting the loneliness can help, if you can do that. Its good your have connection to the church, as that is a good way of connecting - to a community and to a higher purpose. Sometimes its nice to remember that you are always connected to something even if you can't 'see' it, as you are connected and part of the universe and you can never really be alone. I know that doesn't always help when you are feeling very lonely and down.