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Overcoming Loneliness By Restoring The Fire
It’s not easy, but it’s possible.
The more we connect, interact, and build relationships with the people in our lives, the more dependent we become, and the more vulnerable we are to being alone with no one around us to depend on.
But no matter how many people there are, or how little, and whether we like it or not, our actions, words, and interactions fall on our own shoulders come day’s end.
Everyone’s going to be alone at some point. Everyone’s going to feel alone at some point. It’s all part of the non-stop cycle that is socialising.
The challenge is being mentally and emotionally strong and prepared, for the moments where the world goes quiet, and the only voice we hear is our own.
Because how well we do when there’s no one or thing to lean on, gives us an idea of how strong we are, when we don’t rely on the warmth of others and the power from socialisation.
And that’s a great thing, as we learn the most valuable things about ourselves, as people, when there’s no one else to cry to, and nothing left to blame.
Being alone teaches us how to take care of ourselves but also restore our fire. In taking care of ourselves and managing our own problems, we push ourselves to settle our emotions and become stronger as individuals, on our own and with others.
One of life’s biggest mountains to climb is overcoming isolation. When you’re born and live alone, maybe it’s not that hard, but there’s nothing worse than feeling like you’re the only powerless person in this world.
When you spend too much time alone, being alone gives you pain, but when you spend too much time with others, being alone gives you strain.
At times, the music outside is so loud it’s easy to lash on and forget that no one’s going to rescue you when the music ends.
Only when we’re alone can we truly reflect on our decisions and mistakes, as only when we’re alone, can we put away our excuses, be true to ourselves, and begin the process of self-improvement.
Only when we face challenges on our own can we build self-confidence and set straight our own ship.
