Orb Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 (edited) I find I'm lonely and feel like crap, just dull and apathetic all the time. I think I'm suffering from loneliness, I've been working from home for 3 years and besides my moms church I haven't physically sat down with people I connect with in years. Is social interaction a real need? Please no spiritual type answers, I need a black and white kind of answer just yes or no, anything vague or "gray" will only strengthen my self doubt. Edited May 6, 2022 by Orb Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Yes, social engagement is important. So is solitude, find a balance that works for you. Work with the loneliness on a mindful introspective level, & go interact with people. I met my closest friend from doing martial arts, before that nobody around really listened to me talk about spirituality & meditation, it is nice to be heard and feel someone else is actually listening, of course nothing more important then Listening to yourself though. Find something to do that resonates with you, and you’ll find like minded folks. Quote Mention Ten thousand tears, One Belly Laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orb Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 @Loop yea, I reached out on meetups to find friends. I agree it is all about balance, man i dont wanna think about it anymore, i just wanna feel good, so im gonna hang with people 😀. Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 @Orb Awesome 😎 Have fun! So much to learn from interacting with others. Quote Mention Ten thousand tears, One Belly Laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orb Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 @Loop thank you 🥲🙏 Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 @Orb ❤ I work from home now and I had to go to Walmart today for prescriptions, then some groceries. Well, I had random conversations (short) with 4 ppl while there. 🤣 Quote Mention You're a thought. Do you think a thought is going to occupy 'no thought'. The 'changeless' can be realized only when the ever-changing thought-flow stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 There’s a simplicity to “what’s wanted is _________________”. And then allowing focus on that (_____________). Not in a grey self referential story and conceptualization of feeling way, but in a simple black & white way…. ”What’s wanted is ___________”. Even more black & white, it’s right there on my dreamboard. No need for the story of a self and years. Dreamboard’s right here right now, and is never not, right here right now. Presence too. You as well. What’s wanted is already manifesting. An infinite being wouldn’t even know what doubt is. Yes Man, great movie. Groundhog’s Day too. 👍🏻 👍🏻 Just a mustard seed will do. Quote Mention YouTube Website Sessions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orb Posted May 7, 2022 Author Share Posted May 7, 2022 @Phil 1 hour ago, Phil said: Just a mustard seed will do. Yes! I've been heading out more and starting to feel better, not isolating myself as much. I want to find a way to meet people into spirituality. Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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