I was trying to figure out what I was going to write about this week. So, I sat here and played my game on my phone for a little bit, when it hit me. Loneliness. I had a friend on my game say they were lonely. Even with all of these other players, he was lonely. Then I started thinking about me and realizing that I have friends near me and friends that are far away. I have family near me and family that is far away. All of these people love and care about me. But I sit here feeling lonely. Like a beautiful needle in a large haystack.
Lonely in the Group
Everyone feels a sense of loneliness at some time in their lives. Whether it is because you are physically alone for a long time, or emotionally lonely. Emotionally loneliness is difficult to understand. But if you are ever in a room full of people that you know and you feel care about you, but you still have a sense of loneliness, that is emotionally lonely. It is the loss of an emotional connection to anyone around you.
Lost in the Crowd
If you have ever felt this way, you probably have also thought of yourself as being lost. Not that you are physically lost, but mentally and emotionally. I am an overthinker and it is common for me to feel this way. As if nothing is feeling right. When I get this way, I want to separate myself from everything, both good and bad. But that is not going to help get past the emotions. Especially for an overthinker, spending too much time with our thoughts is what gets us in trouble as it is.
Not Alone Anymore
The truth is that we are never really alone. This is why I started this blog. On November 22, 2020, I started writing to all of you. My goal was to let the world know that they are not alone. So many of us struggle with our emotions, our thoughts. Whether it is a direct result of trauma or a progression over time. Mental health is vital to our lives. Our physical health has a direct impact on our mental health just as our mental health can impact our physical.
Love
Please take some time to focus on your mental health. If you find yourself feeling depressed or severely anxious, reach out. But also, please check on your loved ones. Not only the ones that appear to be quiet and withdrawn, but also the ones that appear to be happy. Because we can all paint a picture of being happy, when deep down we are not.
I wish you all the love and happiness you deserve. You are enough and you all make this world brighter. Be good and loving to one another as we continue through this crazy life.
Enjoy this video.
With great warmth,
