A Lonely Happiness

I have often wondered why we are all so afraid of being lonely. What is wrong with missing human company? We treat loneliness as a disease to be treated with a pill and some psychotherapy. Everyone who is lonely is trying to "cure" it, make it go away.

In the 5 years since my divorce, I have made peace with my loneliness. I've discovered that happiness and loneliness are not mutually exclusive. It is possible to be happy while still feeling a little lonely. I think loneliness is a gift that makes us appreciate those special people in our life.

As I approach my 40th birthday, I realize that I have become the most content and serene than at any other part of my life. My life is good, my children are good, my health is good, no complaints at all. Yes, I'm lonely but it's better to be lonely and alone instead of lonely and in a bad relationship.

So, I say-embrace the loneliness. Realize that you can still be happy and be lonely. Being lonely isn't a disease to be cured but an emotion just as any other emotion. It is neither good nor bad. Be happy and just let it go.