Lonely or Alone

At one point or another, we have heard others say that they feel alone or lonely. In an almost obliged sentiment, we nod our heads indicating that we understand what they are saying. But do we really?

Do we really understand what others are saying, are trying to communicate to us? Or do we nod just because it is the polite thing to do or our way of saying, "shut up and move on"?

This type of attitude really begs the question as to whether or not we have become so shallow, emotionally detached from others. All we care is about how and what we feel ourselves. Isn't this what drives us to become alone and lonely in the first place?

Humans are not created to be animals that live away from others. Humans are created to be in the company of others. That's how we complement each other at every level of our humanity.