How to Fight Loneliness

Living alone is different than being lonely. For many, living alone is a transformation from being dependent to being independent. I too want to, before I get married, alone see myself change from someone's daughter, to an independent individual with the ability to start a family with an open mind. However, it is when living alone, gets overboard, that it is known as loneliness. Loneliness has its share of pros and cons too. But, obviously, it's when the cons weigh over pros, you are at a higher risk of becoming a loner. Being a loner is seldom a good state to be in. A loner, never gets a chance of opening up, expressing feelings or sharing thoughts.

It's OK
OK!! So you are lonely. Loneliness is just like any other phase of life. I know it hurts, it makes you wonder why, it makes you seek, it makes you try harder and harder every time and yet, it doesn't yield any result. However, on the brighter side, loneliness, just like any other phase of your life, is going to pass. You may be in this phase, because your closest friends have left, you may be in a long distance relationship or you just shifted to a new place. Nonetheless, you are going to over loneliness, but with time. Thus, it's OK to be alone.

There is Someone
So what, if you are lonely, because your friends left? Aren't they lonely too? So, you are not the only one experiencing, this phase of life. There are millions like you out there. So, step out of your comfort zone, to find those people and make new friends.

Friends Forever
There is a reason why they say, friends are forever. They say so, because friends come into your life for a reason and leave for a reason too. This cycle continues forever. Friends teach us lessons of life, that no textbook can teach, and hence they remain with us forever. If you are lonely, you ought to know, how to make new friends!

Love Yourself
While trying to fight loneliness, we are often convinced, that nobody cares and loves us anymore. This feeling, leaves us in despair and hopelessness. It is an easy believe, that no one loves you, but its this belief that makes you feel all the more lonely. The reality is, either you or your friends, in the fast pace of life and maddening sprints of careers, you've reached a new point in your life. Focus on your achievements and strive for a better tomorrow, and soon you would have answered your own doubts.

You Are Precious
Loneliness makes us believe, that we are insignificant. However, your every effort made, does mean a lot to someone. For instance, a simple thank you said to a lift man, a smile to the beggar on the street or a helpful gesture towards a blind man does earn you love, respect and significance in their lives. These gestures, may be insignificant to you. However, they mean the world to someone else. So, don't worry about what others think about you, because the fact that you exist is in a hidden way, important to the universe, because it has something in store for you.

To conclude, I would like to say, that being lonely is essential to understand the worth of a good company. Take your loneliness as a challenge and deal with it upfront and along the way try to enjoy your own company. Adios amigo!