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I Feel Sad

I’m not sure if I call it sadness, but there is a real feeling of “emptiness” within me today. I’m doing my best to build a new life for myself, but still in the early stages of fumbling around trying to figure out what that looks like for me. As I had lost touch with what “living my best life,” means for me, and only came up blank every time I asked, I decided to reverse the question to “Is this conducive to living my best life” with even the smallest of actions I take, or should take because procrastination is not living my best life, either.

I feel very much alone, but not in the sense of “go out and do something,” but more existentially. I planned on taking a walk, but it’s still so cold, even at 40F, which is the “warmest” it’s been in many weeks. I’m missing people and animals whom I loved, and have gone forever. Maybe it’s winter, isolation, and loss all coming together to make me feel abandoned. *sigh*
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SageWanderer · 70-79, M
I’m sure a lot of the “emptiness” we feel is due to the season. After the holidays it is such a down time even more so if Valentines Day has little or no meaning.

Just try to stay positive and think spring. The earth goes through a rebirth and we can do the same. Brighter days will brighten your mood. And a brighter mood will change your mindset.
Carissimi · 70-79, F
I had planned on a trip to Europe, but the Corona virus has hit Italy, with some parts closed down, so I can’t make plans until we know it’s no longer a threat. However, warmer weather would at least get me out of the house. I’ve been indoors since Christmas, except runs for grocery shopping. It’s like this every winter, here. @SageWanderer
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
@Carissimi That’s what happens when we become reclusive and liners. A trip sounds good as I have two planned. Well maybe like two options depending on circumstances. We both need to get out and get moving!
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