I ache inside with loneliness Archives - Alison Wem

The Spiritual Power of Solitude: How to Find Joy in Being Alone

Alison Wem — Sat, 24 May 2025 07:02:56 +0000

For many women, the idea of spending time alone can feel unsettling. We’re taught early on that connection is safety, that company is happiness. But true spiritual growth often begins in the quiet spaces — the ones we create for ourselves. Solitude is not loneliness — it’s sacred space Loneliness Read more

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Are you or someone you love lonely?

Alison Wem — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:22:58 +0000

On the whole, other people are not very interested in what you do. Yet naturally humans are tribal. They feel happier and safer living in groups, be it family or a community. Are you or any of your loved ones lonely? With population movement becoming common for career opportunities and Read more

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Feeling sad when everyone else is happy?

Alison Wem — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:00:51 +0000

Sadness often goes hand-in-hand with loneliness. You can feel lonely in an unhappy relationship, family or city. Humans are tribal by nature so loneliness is the hardest of conditions. I experienced loneliness as a widow in my 40s. With two children life was very busy but inside I had an Read more

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