The deepest form of loneliness doesn’t come from being estranged from others.
It comes from being estranged from ourself.
How do we become estranged from ourself?
The same way we might become estranged from others:
- By not being friendly.
- By not initiating conversation.
- By not asking interesting questions.
- By not surrounding ourself with people whom we might relate to.
- By not doing what we say we’ll do or following up on things discussed.
The relationship we have with ourself is no different. We must:
- Be kind to ourself.
- Initiate and properly guide our inner conversations.
- Learn how to ask better, more empowering questions.
- Immerse ourself in environments and media that is constructive.
- Do the things we say we’ll do and check in with ourself regularly.
When you become a kind and loving friend to yourself, how could you ever truly be lonely?