Isolation and Loneliness
Human beings are naturally social animals. When we find ourselves becoming isolated, we should take that as a warning sign that we are turned against ourselves in some basic way. If not already there, we are heading down a path toward feeling bad, lonely, introverted or even depressed. When we are isolated, we may have thoughts of not belonging or of feeling rejected by others. What we overlook, however, is that when we are alone, we are often in the company of our worst enemy – the one within ourselves. Learn ways to avoid isolation and how to combat the negative, self-critical thoughts that arise when we are alone and that encourage us to stay isolated.
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