Loneliness is part of the human condition. Everyone experiences it. It may be caused by circumstances that are easy to identify, such as moving away from family, or when good friends grow apart.
It can be gnawing in the background of a relationship that on the surface seems like a dream come true. We may even feel lonelier due to our own decisions, like leaving an unhealthy, yet familiar, relationship.
Loneliness can be painful, and there’s no magical remedy for it. Yet it shifts our awareness and can offer new and important insights, if we’re willing to listen.Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron distinguishes between “hot” and “cool” loneliness.
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