The emotions of loneliness –feelings of sadness or emptiness or heartache –are hard to bear.  As social creatures, we are wired for connection.  Learn how to mindfully manage loneliness with this collection.

Mindfully Managing Loneliness

Being curious about loneliness

Loneliness is a complex emotion that reminds us of our need for meaningful connection with others.  A first step in healing loneliness is allowing – giving permission to feel lonely.

Being Curious About Loneliness

Awareness

Curious Observation

Cognitive Flexibility

Attitudes of Mindfulness

Focus

Finding joy in silence

In silence we come face to face with our emotional experience and learn to find calm and peace in the space between sounds.

Finding Joy in Silence

Nurturing yourself- Loneliness and loving kindness

When we deny our feelings, we are distancing from ourselves.  Self-acceptance means allowing our feelings rather than pushing them away.  Giving ourselves permission to be imperfect; to be human.

Nurturing Yourself: Loneliness and Loving Kindness

Solitude - Allowing space for reflection and inquiry

Solitude is not the same as loneliness. In loneliness, we feel cut off from others, apart from the flow of life. Solitude provides the space for inquiry and can bring forth clarity, creativity and self-discovery.

Solitude: Allowing Space for Reflection and Inquiry

The art of being with yourself in nature

Connecting with nature is a way of practicing mindfulness.  By opening the senses, we’re able to experience nature with our entire being.

Mindfully Managing Loneliness

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