Are You Really Lonely?

In the past year, i've been thinking a lot about loneliness. While away on a buddhist retreat this past christmas, the source of my personal loneliness was revealed. Am i truly enjoying my own company, or am i just afraid of being rejected if i do put myself out there? How much of my social anxiety has played a part in the safety net of self isolation? And how much of my mind has painted this picture that i'm all alone? In those moments of palpable loneliness, i remind myself to think of all other beings everywhere who are on this journey with me. This may be helpful for you too.