~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME
10/01 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY
We can be surrounded by people and still feel lonely. We can be all by ourselves and still feel happy and content. What makes the difference? We feel lonely if we look to other people for something they really can't provide. No one else can give us peace of mind, an inner sense of acceptance, and serenity. And when we find ourselves alone, we needn't feel lonely. God is with us; His presence is like a warm shawl enfolding us. The more we're aware of ourselves as beloved by God, the more we're able to feel content and secure -- whether we're with others or when alone. AM I EXPERIENCING A SENSE OF GOD AND HIS LOVE AT ALL TIMES AND IN ALL PLACES?
TODAY I PRAY
May I understand that we each have our own kind of loneliness -- whether we are young or friendless, old and kept waiting by death, bereft, left, running away, or just feeling out of it in a crowd. May my loneliness be eased a bit by the fact that loneliness is, indeed, a universal feeling that everyone knows first-hand -- even though some lives seem more empty than others. May I -- and all the lonely people -- take comfort in the companionship of God.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Shared loneliness is less lonely.
We can be surrounded by people and still feel lonely. We can be all by ourselves and still feel happy and content. What makes the difference? We feel lonely if we look to other people for something they really can't provide. No one else can give us peace of mind, an inner sense of acceptance, and serenity. And when we find ourselves alone, we needn't feel lonely. God is with us; His presence is like a warm shawl enfolding us. The more we're aware of ourselves as beloved by God, the more we're able to feel content and secure -- whether we're with others or when alone. AM I EXPERIENCING A SENSE OF GOD AND HIS LOVE AT ALL TIMES AND IN ALL PLACES?
TODAY I PRAY
May I understand that we each have our own kind of loneliness -- whether we are young or friendless, old and kept waiting by death, bereft, left, running away, or just feeling out of it in a crowd. May my loneliness be eased a bit by the fact that loneliness is, indeed, a universal feeling that everyone knows first-hand -- even though some lives seem more empty than others. May I -- and all the lonely people -- take comfort in the companionship of God.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Shared loneliness is less lonely.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
I understand where you are coming from. It happened on my birthday a couple years back, and I was turning 35 or 36, something like that. It was the first birthday I had with all my kids away, and I was so sad and lonely. My mom wanted me to drive up to see her and stay the weekend and I just had to understand what I was feeling and accept the feelings, become okay with me, and myself. I just had to work through it and appreicate life for what is can and cannot be at times.
Hey Rhonda - I love your posts. They have helped me understand David on a much deeper level and Woo Hoo - he just celebrated his 3rd AA Birthday last month.
"shared loneliness is less lonely" - AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have settled into a very "pleasantly ordinary" routine/way of life and it's wonderful.
Keep up the great work - I for one appreciate it.
- Iris
"shared loneliness is less lonely" - AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have settled into a very "pleasantly ordinary" routine/way of life and it's wonderful.
Keep up the great work - I for one appreciate it.
- Iris
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