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Loneliness Can Be Profoundly Painful, But...

Writer's picture: Amma Seshat Khepra Akhan Amma Seshat Khepra Akhan


 

In the quest for external love, one discovers the mirror within.

Alone we enter, alone we depart; between lies the art of weaving connections.

The heart's solace lies not in the crowd, but in the quiet communion with one's inner spirit.

 

Throughout history, the sentiment has been echoed by spiritual teachings across the globe: we enter and exit this world alone, suggesting that the concept of togetherness is merely an illusion. This perception arises from a deep-seated dread of isolation—a fear that loneliness might too intimately embrace us, for its sting is sharp and enduring. As loneliness can be profoundly painful.

 

Chasing shadows of companionship, one may miss the light of self-discovery.

In the garden of solitude, the seeds of self-love blossom.

 

In our quest to soften the sting of this discomfort, we often seek refuge in the company of another; mistakenly believing that beauty ignites the flames of love. In reality, our pursuit of love is driven by a desire to escape the solitude that plagues us. For some, this escape isn't found in romantic embrace in the arms of a lover but sought in the pursuit of wealth or power, turning to careers, finance, or politics as a means to shield oneself against the feelings of loneliness.

 

True wealth is not in the company we keep but in the inner peace we cultivate.

The soulmate myth, a mirage in the desert of longing, distracts from the oasis of self.

 

A moment of reflection may unveil that at the heart of our pursuits lies a simple truth: a quest to avoid solitude; loneliness. Every other justification merely serves as a mask of this core reality.


The idea of stumbling upon a soulmate – a mirror to our desires and an answer to our dreams- is a fanciful myth propagated by cultural tales. This fantasy, reminiscent of the security and unity experienced in our earliest bond with our mother, follows us into adulthood, clashing with the cold touch of reality. However, this longing is rooted in a juvenile fantasy rather than a achievable reality.

 

Loneliness, the shadow following the light of our being, teaches us to shine from within.

The pursuit of love is but a journey back to one's own heart.

Embrace solitude, for in its depths lies the treasure of true companionship with one self.

 

No partner or fantastical figure can deliver everlasting happiness directly into our life. True contentment isn't found in reliance on others but through cultivating our inner growth, emotional resilience, and most importantly a relationship with our Spiritual Guidance team. By cultivating our inner resources, we overflow with love to share, naturally drawing loving relationships into our orbit

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