"I'm so lonesome, I could cry." ~Hank Williams
I've always been mind-boggled by how one can
feel lonely in a crowd, and yet it happens. It
seems to me that the loneliness felt must stem
from a sense of not being part of the whole.
Obviously, there are times when the crowd
around you is unknown to you, as in shopping
or watching a movie at the theater on your own.
Another scenario is when you find yourself at
a social gathering and you're the only one who
happens to have opposing political views. Or
perhaps you're the only one who isn't married
with children. Somehow, you're separated from
the group by a single factor.
I imagine that in relationships, similar feelings
arise when the other is bogged down with work
or problem-solving. In today's world, we often
don't even know our neighbors, nod our heads
in greeting rather than speaking. And, if you're
not one to go to a church, a particular club or
fraternity, it's yet another isolating factor.
Some would say, 'Join in!' I'm more of the idea
to become comfortable with yourself. Itemize
your traits, the things you like about yourself.
DO the things you enjoy rather than sitting
home wishing you had someone to do them
with. Get up! Dress up!! Get out and about!!!
Me thinks you'll find others seeking you out
once you've become comfortable with yourself.
You may even find that you prefer your own
company!
alone not lonely
good company on my own
tis a conundrum
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