Loneliness and How to Overcome It

Loneliness. Not an easy word for those afflicted with a broken mind. Although, I realize, that loneliness is not easy for anyone, it is especially difficult for those who suffer from mental illness. How do you react when you are lonely--When you miss the touch and clever conversation of another who understands you fully?

You must commit yourself to useful work, as well as know that none of us are truly alone. We are with a higher power as well--and that higher power is a Deity known as God.

Recently, I heard a sermon from a Methodist Minister here at Trinity Church and he was speaking about loneliness. He used the Genesis book parable about Joseph being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and the message hit home.

Although I rarely deal with loneliness, being alone does not mean you must be lonely. After all, we all have useful work that we may commit ourselves to and a prayer to send up to God. And let's face it, folks, if we would like to meet someone, there are always those places, whether they be virtual or land-based, that we may meet someone else who truly understands you and what you go through day in and day out.