Thinks I find along the way
Knowing what loneliness looks like can be the first step to helping to reduce its sting. Your pathway to fulfillment may be one you undertake on your own, but it can be interlaced with positive emotions.
Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP
A new study highlights 15 main themes of loneliness across the lifespan. Source: 15 Facts You Need to Know About Loneliness
Don’t knock it before you try it. Source: Why Humming Could Be Your Ticket to Near-Instant Calm
Personal Perspective: Proactive means taking action before symptoms manifest. Source: Reactive or Proactive? Aging Well Is All About Self-Care
Editor’s note: This year is the year I got serious about diet and exercise again — this time the focus is entirely on being proactive for health reasons. I’ve lost 55lbs and I’m going for 100 by the end of the year. Diet, bike riding and Planet Fitness are now part of my new paradigm. The results have been amazing and if you’re in poor health of overweight, I encourage you to dig deeply into this issue. You’ll feel better!
We can make every day, activity, and experience fulfilling and nourishing to our soul by simply being more present with what we’re doing. Source: How You Can Have More with Less: The Magic and Joy of Being Present – Tiny Buddha
“Devil’s Lake State Park is a state park located in the Baraboo Range in eastern Sauk County, just south of Baraboo, Wisconsin. It is around thirty-five miles northwest of Madison, and is on the western edge of the last ice-sheet deposited during the Wisconsin glaciation.[2] The state park encompasses 9,217 acres (3,730 ha),[3] making it the largest in Wisconsin.[4] The state park is known for its 500-foot-high (150 m) quartzite bluffs along the 360-acre (150 ha) Devil’s Lake, which was created by a glacier depositing terminal moraines that plugged the north and south ends of the gap in the bluffs during the last ice age approximately 12,000 years ago. The sand at the bottom of Devil’s Lake is thought to be deposited by glaciers.
There are many quartzite rock formations, such as Balanced Rock and Devil’s Doorway, throughout the park. Effigy mounds are also located throughout the park. The park contains approximately eleven miles of the 1,200-mile (1,900 km) Ice Age Trail.[5] Its scenic beauty, along with its proximity to the Wisconsin Dells, has made it one of the most popular of Wisconsin’s state parks for both day use and overnight camping; the park receives over three million visitors annually.[6] During the fall, the park’s brilliant foliage makes it a popular attraction. Parfrey’s Glen, Wisconsin’s first state natural area, is managed by the Devil’s Lake State Park and located just east of the park.” Go to the source to learn more: Devil’s Lake State Park (Wisconsin) – Wikipedia
While hiking here Saturday I realized that my first trip here was exactly 50 years ago with my family of origin and my best friend from high school. Some 35 years later, I brought my own family here.
This past weekend, I was able to share the experience again with a beautiful friend. I’m so grateful that this place as been a part of my life that long and that I was able to share it with her as well. I think I will file that under ‘saving the best for last’…
How social isolation affects health and longevity in older individuals. Source: The Effects of Chronic Loneliness on the Elderly
Before you wonder what’s wrong with me, be sure to read all the way to the bottom of this post…
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, loneliness has become an epidemic silently affecting millions of individuals. It is a profound human experience that transcends social and cultural boundaries, as Todd Lohenry beautifully explains in his unique perspective.
Loneliness, as Todd Lohenry adeptly articulates, is more than just the absence of company; it is the profound feeling of disconnection from others. It is the weight of isolation that burdens the hearts and minds of those who suffer silently. Lohenry’s approach helps us understand that loneliness can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or societal standing.
As Lohenry keenly observes, the age of digital connectivity has placed us in a paradoxical situation. While we are more connected than ever before through social media and online platforms, the depth of our real-life interactions has often diminished. Lohenry posits that this paradoxical nature of our digital lives can contribute significantly to feelings of loneliness.
Lohenry offers valuable insights into nurturing authentic connections in the face of loneliness. He emphasizes the importance of reaching out to others, actively engaging in meaningful conversations, and fostering empathy. Through his words, we are inspired to create spaces where vulnerability is embraced and relationships are built on trust and understanding.
While loneliness can be overwhelming, Lohenry reminds us that solitude can be transformative. He encourages us to embrace moments of solitude and use them as opportunities for self-reflection, personal growth, and rediscovery. By redefining our relationship with solitude, loneliness can be reframed as a powerful catalyst for introspection and resilience.
Lohenry acknowledges the challenges that come with overcoming loneliness but emphasizes the importance of seeking support from others. Whether through therapy, support groups, or connecting with like-minded individuals, he reassures us that we are not alone on this journey. Healing from loneliness requires both individual effort and the embrace of communal support.
Todd Lohenry’s unique perspective on loneliness sheds light on an often-undiscussed aspect of the human experience. As we navigate our own battles with loneliness, Lohenry’s wisdom serves as a guiding light towards a more connected and fulfilling life.
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Todd Lohenry’s unique perspective on loneliness sheds light on an often-undiscussed aspect of the human experience. Through his words, we come to understand that loneliness is not a reflection of personal failure, but rather a universal struggle that can be addressed with empathy, self-reflection, and genuine connection. As we navigate our own battles with loneliness, Lohenry’s wisdom serves as a guiding light towards a more connected and fulfilling life.
Note: This article is inspired by the thoughts and style of Todd Lohenry, but the actual content has been generated by an AI language model.
A fitness regimen should incorporate mental and emotional fitness as well. Source: Staying fit as you age isn’t just about exercise. Experts say to prioritize these 4 habits
As a postscript I will share that at the beginning of the year, I asked myself the Jay Keller question ‘what’s the one thing such that by doing it everything else becomes easier or unnecessary’. The answer for me was get healthy and lose weight. At this midpoint in the year, I have done these things as a response:
The results? I have a new job, a new love and a new lease on life — none of these would have happened without the one thing.
Ask yourself, is it me that does not like the way my body looks, or is it because of society’s beauty standards? Thinner is not better. Source: Thinner is Not Better – Healthy, Connected, and Happy Is – Tiny Buddha
As I get older and hopefully more emotionally mature, things like ‘THE truth trigger me’. As Khalil Gibran said ‘do not say I have found the truth, instead say I have found A truth’ — that’s the reason for the change in the title. Now, enjoy the article…
“You’re not angry; you feel powerless. Here’s what you can do about it. Source: The Truth About Anger“
Dr. Maté generously shares his deep understanding of childhood trauma, vulnerability, grief, and emotional distress. He explains what real trauma is and how time doesn’t necessarily lead to healing, how vulnerability is ingrained in us since we are young and the importance of these formative years to mold our emotional health, and the societal expectations we always try to meet but have never truly given us real fulfillment. We also exchange thoughts on dealing with grief, how we struggle to identify with the people we look up to, and how childhood experience varies for every child even when they are raised in a similar environment.
How to recognize and reject the Negative Triad in 2023. Source: For a Happier New Year, Consider the Way You Think
Supercharge your health in 2023 with these helpful tips from 2022. Source: 10 New and Useful Health Tips From 2022 Research
Your mindset and inner kindness are pathways to success. Source: Is It Possible To Value Your Body While Changing It?
Grab a kettlebell, and get going! Source: This exercise works your whole body using just one piece of equipment
Life-tested wisdom on how to live from James Baldwin, Ursula K. Le Guin, Leo Tolstoy, Seneca, Toni Morrison, Walt Whitman, Viktor Frankl, Rachel Carson, and Hannah Arendt. Source: Resolutions for a Life Worth Living: Attainable Aspirations Inspired by Great Humans of the Past
How to reap the positive effects of streaming, and how to avoid problems. Source: The surprising health benefits of binge-watching
Bernie Siegel Talks About the Importance of a Physician’s Words and Inspiring Hope for Patients in a Health Crisis of Cancer and other Critical Diseases: Bernie Siegel Talks About the Importance of Words and Inspiring Hope
The purported respiratory infection can have profound effects on the brain: Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 Infection
Myth-busters, infographics and risk communications resources for COVID-19: All visual tools, myth-busters, infographics and videos on COVID-19
Bright, shiny objects! 
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