I Feel So Alone: How do I help myself?

Sometimes I feel so alone in my life, and it becomes hard to stay positive and keep going. There is much talk in the spiritual community about a greater sense of connection. It is said we are all part of the whole. However, in your life, maybe it doesn’t always feel like that. You feel so alone.

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🌿Crisis in Your Life?

We all have challenges in our lives. Perhaps you are struggling with one now. It might be that you have lost someone you love, either through a passing or a broken relationship. Or possibly things are not going well at work, and you fear losing your job. Or it could be one of many things – ill health, divorce, debt, or moving home.

At times like this, it is easy to feel alone, overwhelmed, and unable to cope.

🌿Stepping Back and Breathing

It is easy to get sucked into your crisis and be unable to feel or see anything else. Then is the time to take a step back, ground yourself, and reconnect with the world around you. Personally, at times like this, I always feel better outside in nature. I take myself to our local park.

• I stand quietly and look at the strong trees around me. I visualise their roots going deep into the earth, feeling their quiet strength.
• I love looking at the grass and seeing it joyfully running all around, connecting the trees to the flower beds. I feel its energy no matter the season.
• Look at the flowers and the joy they radiate. Above you, the sky is dynamic and constantly changing – full of life, excitement, and energy.

🌿Rebalance and Reconnect

No matter what is happening in your life, there is a steadiness and consistency in Nature. The sun rises each day and sets at night. You can draw comfort and support from that feeling of reliability.

Feeling alone can convince you that no one cares. Yet often, others are waiting for you to reach out. However, when you feel supported by Nature, it becomes easier to send a simple text or call a friend, reminding yourself that you are loved and connected.

🌱 Practice for the week

When loneliness creeps in, go outside. Stand beneath a tree, breathe deeply, and place your hand on your heart. Then ask yourself:

“Who could I connect with today?”

Send a text, write a note, or simply think of them with love. Notice how this eases the sense of separation.

With inner peace and a sense of being loved, your challenges may ease, and you will find it easier to get through your day.

✨ Final reflection

Loneliness is part of being human, but it does not define you. You belong to nature, to life, and to those who care about you.

Each breath, each tree, and each small act of reaching out is a reminder that you are never truly alone

Do you feel these practices could help you if you felt alone? Share in the comments or reply by email – I’d love to hear from you.

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Learn to handle loneliness through spiritual practices in Alison Wem’s book – Never Feel Alone here