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  • Being Alone with Our Thoughts, Emotions, and Experiences Can Be Positive

    1/18/2026 Are you comfortable sitting quietly with your thoughts alone as company? Are you afraid to be alone as your inner voice chatters away, but not in a good way? Many individuals avoid being alone or in quiet, because they are not comfortable being alone with their thoughts. If you don’t enjoy spending distraction-free time… Read more

  • Our Brains Are Wired for Social Connection

    12/21/2025 Over the last four weeks, I have focused on the topic of loneliness and its impact on our overall health, not just mental health. Isolation increases risks for mental and physical health issues including heart disease. As I noted, the type of connection is important. I have been in a crowded room with tons… Read more

  • I Crave Being Alone and I love being a “homebody.”

    12/12/2025 I crave being alone.   Please understand that, for me, being alone at home does not mean I feel lonely. I am connected to my surroundings and treasure the solitude. It is an opportunity for me to recharge, and the quietness gives me time to write. The difference between being alone and loneliness is connection.… Read more

  • Loneliness Is Not One-Size-Fits-All

    11/26/2025 Years ago, I attended several after-hour social events hosted by the local chamber of commerce when my husband and I were members. Walking into a social situation brought me back to my high school “wall flower” era.  I was feeling so alone and awkward in a room full of people.  I attempting to connect… Read more

  • Do You Feel Lonely?

    November 19, 2025 Have you ever felt lonely and lost in a room full of people? You do not have to be alone to feel lonely. Our modern life is designed for isolation. Yet, loneliness harms our bodies not just our minds according to the U.S. Surgeon General. The effect and mortality impact of being… Read more