Loneliness sometimes creeps into one's life as the years tick by.
There are many ways to deal with that.
Keeping active is very important.
Whether it's getting out just to go to the supermarket or post office does not matter.
Seeing other human beings and interacting with them does.
Sending out greeting cards for special occasions or simply writing a note to someone you love and then mailing it, helps keep spirits up.
Having a friend or loved family member over for tea, or breakfast, or lunch is also a surefire way to assuage loneliness.
Nothing has to be fancy or expensive.
Just inviting someone over to your space is a gift to both the giver and the receiver.
If there's a little snack or meal, or even just coffee, to go with that invitation, it is so much for the better.
DO YOU EVER GET LONELY? IF YES, WHAT DO YOU DO ABOUT IT?
Hey Susan...I love your dishes. I have always admired the royal Albert pattern.. I think this is what they are called. I sometimes have a difficult time with loneliness when the school year begins. My daughters who I normally see every single day during the summer, go back to school, along with Mylee (only grandchild still in school). It is also the beginning of Sam's busy season at the Nursery. The days are long when they all go back to work.
ReplyDeleteI think everyone gets lonely at times. I get especially lonely for my daughter who has moved out of state. I am thankful for Facetime and texting of videos.
ReplyDeleteI’m an introvert and never get lonely when I am by myself. The loneliness I have felt which is unbearable for me is in a large gathering when I don’t know anyone. Pure torture for me.
ReplyDeleteI don’t get enough alone time - I’m out and about throughout the week and crave my time alone. Last week I cancelled one engagement just so I could be at home!
I enjoy my alone time so much and can't say I ever feel lonely. Some weeks, my only interactions (besides my husband) are with people on the streets or at a store. I always have plenty to keep me busy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post today, Susan, and so thoughtful for people who are feeling loneliness. I think we all do from time to time, but I'm so thankful for my son who lives here, and I communicate with my dear neighbors often. These are great suggestions, and yes, just going out to the store. This is a small town and know all the people who work here, so if I'm in the mood for talking, I will. But I am the type of person that needs time to myself as well. I know that's not everyone's cup of tea, but too much excitement makes me frazzled haha. I love your set table, and I have that same pattern in a candy dish I just can't part with.
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You share some lovely ideas to help deal with loneliness, Susan.
ReplyDeleteI love how you set your paper napkin entwined in your fork tongs. So pretty and so simple.
These are good suggestions, Susan. I am often surprised that a trip to the grocery, can help lift feelings of loneliness for me. And anything that helps me to think of how to lift up another. There's no better medicine for loneliness, in my opinion, than to do something thoughtful for another.
ReplyDeleteSusan these are wonderful thoughts about how to help overcome loneliness. Sharing a cup of coffee or a sweet with another soul who may be suffering is certainly the best cure. I get lonely for my Mom...we always had special days that we did things together. When I get really sad for her...I call her best friend and we chat...it always makes me feel better. God is always so good because he never closes a door that He doesn't open a window. We just have to look for it. Always enjoy your posts. Have a great October day. Hugs!
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