Are You Alone Or Just Lonely?
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Are You Alone Or Just Lonely?

There is a difference between the two.

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Are You Alone Or Just Lonely?
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Today as I was lost in thought (when am I not?) I tossed a few thoughts around in my head. My ego mind initially blurted out "you're SO alone and lonely" because that's just how it works. But I stopped and said "Woah... wait. There is actually a huge difference between the two."

First of all, let me clarify something. I am a HUGE loner. When given the choice between being in a crowd or tucking myself away in my room reading my books or browsing memes, I will always choose the latter.

Simply because I enjoy solitude though does not make me "lonely" or "alone" like I previously believed, though.

Ultimately, no one is truly alone despite what your mind may convince you of. Someone, somewhere, at whatever place in time, loves you unconditionally. And if there is not someone who "loves" you per se, there is always a certified mental health professional who has dedicated their life to helping you cope with yours.

Sometimes though I do feel lonely. I crave the comfort of another human being to share thoughts and laughter with because as human beings, we are not solitary creatures by nature. Before the negative thoughts can creep in though I remind myself that I have friends and family who would drop everything they are doing in order to be by my side. I have so many people in my life who are willing to just be near me, even if it is only for a few minutes.

In the end, I am not alone. I am filled with the presence of my creator and I am surrounded by compassionate and genuine people who truly enrich my life to the fullest extent.

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