10 Tips to Combat Loneliness

If you feel lonely, you’re not alone. Source: 10 Tips to Combat Loneliness

What We Resist Persists

Richard Rohr writes: “When I entered the Franciscan novitiate in 1961, part of our training was learning to avoid, resist, and oppose all distractions. It was such poor teaching, but it was the only way they thought back then. It was all about willpower: celibacy through willpower, poverty through willpower, community through willpower. But what we need isn’t willpower; we need the power to surrender the will and to trust what is. That’s heroic! It was a fruitless and futile effort because if we start with negative energy, a “don’t,” we won’t get very far (see Romans 7:7–11). That was the extent of the teaching, and it’s really no teaching at all—it’s just “Don’t! Don’t do anything!” When we hear that, the ego immediately pushes back. Somedays we have strong willpower and we succeed, but most days we barely succeed.” Go to the Source: What We Resist Persists

Not a straight line

A friend once said that god draws straight with crooked lines. Perhaps there’s a connection to this thought there…

Karl Duffy's avatarMindfulbalance

The way to the goal seems chaotic and interminable at first and only gradually do the signs increase that it is leading anywhere. The way is not straight but appears to go around in circles. More accurate knowledge has proved it to go in spirals: the dream-motifs alway return after certain intervals to definite forms, whose characteristic it is to define a center. And as a matter of fact the whole process revolves about a central point or some arrangement round a centre.

Carl Jung, Psychology and Alchemy

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Finding the Calm Inside: How to Cultivate Self-Awareness to Create Inner Peace

Sarah Chauncey writes “In 2010, I decided I would try to rewire my wildly anxious brain for inner peace. Here are some of the key lessons I learned.” Source: Finding the Calm Inside: How to Cultivate Self-Awareness to Create Inner Peace – Tiny Buddha

And I did rise…

How can I not reblog this? Hesse’s Siddhartha literally changed the trajectory of my life. My master’s thesis was on the connection between Hesse’s Siddhartha and Hegel’s Dialectic. Had I continued on with my doctoral degree my goal would have been to become a world famous Hermann Hesse scholar. Search this brightshinyobjects.net for the words Hesse and/or Siddhartha and/or dialectic and you’ll see that my passion for this topic still smolders beneath the surface. If you haven’t read Siddhartha you owe it to yourself. It’s a book I have read every year for the past 45 years…

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(He) handed me a copy of Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha. “In the shade of the house, in the sunshine of the riverbank near the boats, in the shade of the Sal-wood forest, in the shade of the fig tree is where Siddhartha grew up.” Reading that sentence for the first time in the small bedroom I shared with Charlie, it was as if I were reading about myself: In the shade of the house, in the sunshine of the highway near the droning automobiles, in the shade of the pine trees, in the shade of the dead-end street is where Tom Lowe Jr. grew up. Siddhartha and his search for who he was meant to be, it was me on that river, it was me on those banks, and it was me who began to see books as doorways to worlds that could only help me rise in this…

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Why Vacations Are So Good for the Brain

The power of a “brain-cation” in unleashing creativity. Source: Why Vacations Are So Good for the Brain

11 Things to Do When You Feel Lonely

Many of us are feeling a bit lonelier these days. These tips may help—some involving other people, and some you can follow all by yourself. Source: Greater Good

3 ways to create community and counter loneliness

“Loneliness is complicated. You can feel lonely when you lack friends and miss companionship, or when you’re surrounded by people — even friends and family.

Either way, loneliness can have devastating health effects. It boosts risk for coronary artery disease, stroke, depression, high blood pressure, declining thinking skills, inability to perform daily living tasks, and even an early death. The remedy? Below we offer three ways to ease loneliness and add happiness by helping you expand your social network.” Go to the Source: 3 ways to create community and counter loneliness – Harvard Health

4 Mistakes to Avoid when You’re Lonely

Misconceptions can stop us from getting close to others. But we can take steps to counter these beliefs. Source: Advice | 4 mistakes to avoid when you’re lonely

Surrendering to the Present Moment 

Father Richard Rohr says “If we watch our minds, we will see that we live most of our life in the past or in the future. The present always seems boring and not enough. To get ourselves engaged, we will often “create a problem” to resolve, and then another, and another. The only way many of us know how to motivate ourselves is to create problems or to need to “fix” something, someone else, or ourselves.” Source: Surrendering to the Present Moment 

PS I find repeating the phrase I learned from Tara Brach and Dorothy Hunt to be very powerful for staying in this present moment: “Peace is this moment without judgement“.

The legacy of the one and only Tony Bennett

You haven’t accomplished much until Mo Rocca does your Obit on CBS Sunday Morning…




Why Doesn’t My Spouse Listen?

When stressed, people are physically incapable of hearing each other. Source: Why Doesn’t My Spouse Listen?

The Brilliant Psychological Rawness of The Bear

This streaming show draws emotional truth out of food and family pain. Source: The Brilliant Psychological Rawness of The Bear

Draw Me Like One of Your French Girls

I asked my kitty Sadie to do her best Kate Winslet in Titanic and this is what I got…

Once You Stop Caring, Results Come

3 Golden Rules For Finding Love Without Compromising Who You Are

There are men who love your strength and resilience. Embrace them — literally and figuratively! Source: 3 Golden Rules For Finding Love Without Compromising Who You Are

9 Men Reveal The Truth About Whether Successful Women Intimidate Them

Are smart, successful women intimidating? We asked men what they think. Source: 9 Men Reveal The Truth About Whether Successful Women Intimidate Them

Volunteering may protect older adults against dementia

“Volunteering… could serve as a simple intervention in all older adults to protect against risk for Alzheimer’s disease,” says Yi Lor. Source: Volunteering may protect older adults against dementia

How to Enjoy Solitude Without Feeling Lonely

Make a plan for your alone time. Source: How to Enjoy Solitude Without Feeling Lonely

The Battle of Loneliness: Understanding the Silent Struggle

Before you wonder what’s wrong with me, be sure to read all the way to the bottom of this post…

Introduction

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.

The Weight of Isolation

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.

The Digital Paradox

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.

Cultivating Genuine Connection

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.

Finding Solace in Solitude

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.

The Road to Healing

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.

Conclusion

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.

Set yourself free

Raffaello Palandri's avatarRaffaello Palandri's Blog

When you allow something you have no control over to negatively impact on you, you become slave of your worries.

Get rid of those things and set yourself free.

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