overcoming loneliness

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

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 stems from feeling disconnected, but sacred solitude invites deep connection with yourself. In those quiet moments, free from outside demands, your true voice emerges. You begin to listen not to what the world expects, but to what your heart actually needs. read more

By Alison Wem, ago

Are you or someone you love lonely?

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 to find affordable housing, family groups are becoming scattered.

People are becoming more dependent on community or good neighbours.

It takes time and effort for a community to form and grow. Community is not only your local area but can embrace groups of likeminded people such as an interest in yoga, football, history and many other interests. read more

By Alison Wem, ago

Feeling sad when everyone else is happy?

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 aching loneliness. I count my blessings that I fell in love again and my husband came with a large, boisterous and loving family.

Over Christmas and the New Year festivities many of us have enjoyed time with friends and family – even if there were some irritations along the way. Sadly many have spent this time alone. Or a person who normally lives alone, who has spent time with people, is now faced with going home to a lonely life. How daunting is that? read more

By Alison Wem, ago