How Do You Be Alone Without Being Lonely?
Being alone does not have to be a social taboo, and the process of living doesn’t stop between relationships. You may find yourself alone in life, but that existence does not have to be lonely. Connect with nature and your senses. If you live in the city, you can go to a park, garden center, zoo, arboretum, pet shop or aviary, or take an elevator ride to the top of a tall building and get away from the noise below. There is always something new to be experienced outside as the landscape changes from season to season. If you observe carefully, you will see things change by the minute. Listen to the many voices of nature and connect with life all around you. Smell the aroma of a honeysuckle bush and taste of its sweet nectar. Wake up your senses and slow down your mind. Start a new hobby with others who have similar interests. Pick up a brochure from your local recreation facility and enroll in an instructor-led class. You can learn interesting activities like piano, guitar, theater, pho