I am sure we have all struggled with loneliness at one point or another in our lives. We can be in a room full of people but yet feel all alone or we can simply be by ourselves and be consumed with feelings of loneliness.
I know that I have felt alone at different times in my life. When I was younger bouts of loneliness were extremely devastating to me but the older I become the periods of loneliness become a time of reflection and growth.
There are times in our lives when we have to weed out those relationships that are unhealthy and are of no value to us and sometimes during that process it leaves us with sense of loneliness. It has taken me 42 years to surround myself with positive people and to be able to partake in relationships that are meaningful and full of purpose.
People have come and gone from my life like the different seasons. I have gathered wisdom and truth from some, lost faith in humanity because of others. I have experienced pain and healing, hate and anger, sadness and joy, shear bliss and utter devastation. I have learned that there are friends that come with limitations, friends that you can confide your whole world in, goodtime only friends and the stick by your side through thick and thin no matter what kind of friends. Each relationship good or bad has served its purpose in my life. They have taught me alot about myself and what kind of person and friend I need to be!
Please don't misunderstand me. I am married to a wonderful man and we have a great relationship but most women know that having strong friendships with other women is vital to our well being. I am extremely grateful for the true friends that I now have. I am very thankful for the role that they play in my life and that their friendship is here to stay until the day we die and they carry us off the compound feet first!
So remember, when your feeling alone maybe its God's way of taking you through his refining fire so that you will be prepared for the next person he brings into your life.
Hi friend!!!
ReplyDeleteI totally understand this post. Who says people need to be a part of our lives forever??? Right?? I too have had people who I have loved, shared unforgettable moments, looked forward to seeing everyday....and now they aren't in my life and probably never will be again. I don't know what makes some relationships last for 20+ years, and what makes others hot with passion and a quick burnout, but there is something to learn by each one. God! I feel like I'm rambling....anyway, I look at loneliness as time to reflect and breath.....
Love you Amie!!!!
P.S. I haven't forgot about you....just been a nut farm around this joint!!! Calling you soon!!!