I am alone but not lonely today, Christmas day. All of our assorted children and parents have moved on to celebrations with their other families. My husband and I had a nice time with them earlier so we are content alone. Alone and Lonely I am reminded of Christmases past when I was alone and lonely. I think about people […]
A note to the person whose search for “When does loneliness turn into depression?” led to this website. Dear friend, A familiar ache rose in my chest when I read your search terms. Loneliness hurts. Lonely people have various ways to deny the loneliness or distract from the deep pervasive ache, but the loneliness remains underneath […]
This blog is one of a series inspired by Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s Gift from the Sea. Chapter 3, “Moon Shell” launched my thinking. Read other posts in this series, here, or here, or here. “Now instead of planting our solitude with our own dream blossoms, we choke the space with continuous music, chatter and companionship […]
You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. Psalm 4:7 Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. I know this. Yet, how often do I try to grow joy on some other kind of vine? Apples grow on apple trees. In spring they emerge as snowy-pink […]