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“You cannot be lonely if you like the person you’re alone with.”
— Wayne Dyer
It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, and that means people get out of the house and fill their days with a multitude of activities. Picnics and cookouts, parties, swimming, road trips, boat trips, family reunions, and on and on.
Who could ever feel lonely with all that’s going on, right?
But even in the midst of crowds, of friends and family, we are quite alone within our own minds.
Like building a friendship over time with another person, remember to build the friendship with yourself. It’s an ongoing process, not a one-time task.
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The I Am 
Good to see a post from you, Michael. I love discussing the distinctions between and significance in both ‘being alone’ and ‘loneliness.’ Your remarks reinforce the importance of our connections and the relationships that grow out of connection. Thanks for your seasonal reminder.
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Thank you, Eric. I trust you are well.
I’m doing my best to catch up on things, posting and reading blogs, among all the busyness going on. I’m getting there, though. 🙂
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It is the basis of all our relationships. It’s most important to cultivate a healthy, loving relationship with ourselves as it then radiates out to all others. The I AM comes first! Good post, Michael!
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Thanks, Eliza. I have to agree with you. It all starts with ourselves. 🙂
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It’s ironic how we always seem to look outwards in making our friends. In reality, it is most likely the looking inward to make friends with yourself that allows us to make a more authentic connection with those outside of us. Beautiful thoughts, thank you for sharing 😉
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Thanks, Dave. You nailed it: authenticity within oneself, then all else falls into place. And this all begins with a question. Any question. So long as we embark on a journey for an answer.
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