The dictionary definition of loneliness -
Without companions; lone
Why is the thought of being lonely so ingrained into our minds that it is a bad thing?
And by bad I am referring to the constant feeling of depression. The sad countenance. The long, distant stare. The yearning for the embrace of another. The pang that reverberates against the hollow walls of your heart.
Okay, so obviously the feeling of loneliness has entered into our so fragile souls at one point or another.
But why do humans have the desire to be with a companion of any sort?
Is it because we are so selfish that we must have someone to feed that need?
Or rather is it because we were made deficient in the sense that we lacked a certain puzzle piece to complete a masterpiece?
Who is that missing piece?
Or is it a what?
It seems like some people have the answer:
A significant other
A Higher Being
A sphere of acquaintances
An object to consume
An occupation
A hobby
An offspring
But the same puzzle piece that completes one masterpiece may not work in another.
How does one know?
Is it when that sense of loneliness is gone?
Is it when you feel complete?
Or is it a combination of both?
But what happens when that puzzle piece falls out?
Is there another to replace it?
Or was that puzzle piece an optical illusion?
What is your puzzle piece?
And if you don't have one, then what are you doing to find that puzzle piece?
Bueno Suerte!
Hmmmm, someone's been pondering the inner workings of reality, I see. This post is filled with far more questions than usual, so it's evident that this subject is one you've been mulling around in your seat of intellect for quite some time.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I don't believe in loneliness. I think it's a concept that's been created as a societal crutch, and, unfortunately, the masses have bought into it. I think they're unseen forces that are constantly about, doing what they do. In that regard, one can never be alone. In another, who needs people that, all to often, bring disappointment, hurt, grief, and annoyance with them along with their physical person?
Of course, I'm being cynic and nihilistic while excluding the good in humanity, but I'm sure you see my point.
Nevertheless, this is an interesting post, and it's always a pleasure to read your words and hop inside your head for a few paragraphs of time.
Thank you for your input...it's unfortunate that I have just now seen this comment. However, I am always over joyed to hear your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI was just curious about the subject concerning other people and what they thought about the subject matter. Because if one is truly honest with one's self there is some kind of longing for something. I don't think there is any human being who has never wanted something or someone.
Just a curious mind in a complex world.