Feeling Lonely

Feeling Lonely by [Madisyn Taylor]( When we are feeling lonely, we have lost the idea that we are all one and none of us are separate from the whole. We all have days when we feel lonely, but the very idea of loneliness comes from the false notion that we are separate and isolated parts in a world filled with other separate, isolated parts. In truth, we can no more be separate from our world than a fish can be separate from the water in which it swims. When we really begin to look at the boundaries we see as so solid, they prove to be, in fact, quite porous. For example, it is not clear exactly where our skin ends and the air begins when we consider how our skin is affected by changes in the quality of the air. When it is dry, our skin becomes dry, and when it is humid, our skin becomes moist and supple. By the same token, it is difficult sometimes to distinguish the boundary between one person and another, especially when our actions tie us together so inextricably. Every move we make has an effect that touches all the people around us. On an even more subtle level, when we share space with another person, we often pick up on their energy, feeling how they feel and attuning to them, whether we mean to or not. This is what we mean when we say a mood or a feeling is contagious. We cannot help but be part of the realities of the people around us because we take form from the same energetic force, and this force unifies all life. This force is the light that all the great mystics and gurus encourage us to move toward, and it is the light we will dissolve into when we move beyond our individual egos. If loneliness is a temporary condition based on an incomplete understanding of what we are made of, we can think of its presence as a catalyst for exploring our ideas about reality. We can respond by testing the boundaries we believe separate us from the life within and all around us. If we test them, we will discover that they are not so solid after all and that we can never really be alone. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Finding Happiness Again]( by Cayenne Graves Are you feeling lonely and want your life to change? Are you stuck in heartache, grief or loss? Do you often feel there is nothing you can do about the pain? Are you feeling disconnected, invisible,and unappreciated for who you are and feel that you don't matter to anyone? Have you lost someone special? These feelings of loss and loneliness can be excruciatingly painful. This pain can further separate us from others. In this course, you are invited to join hearts with Cayenne Graves, author and founder of The Listening Space. She will be your companion and guide, teaching you the skills and principles you need to rediscover and experience a world of love and connection in 8 week's time. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 2. [Lean Legs and Thin Thighs in 14 Days]( 3. [15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains]( 4. [Becoming Whole Again]( 5. [Be Abtastic in 7 Days]( 6. [Overcoming Body Stiffness]( 7. [Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships]( 8. [A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back!]( 9. [Talking to Dead People]( 10. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]