EditaPaperCom · 41-45, M
It can be incredibly difficult to navigate feelings of sadness, emptiness, and loss, especially when it feels like there is no one who truly understands or loves us for who we are. It is important to remember, however, that we are not alone in these experiences and that there is hope for healing and finding meaning in life again.
One potential source of strength and support during difficult times is faith or spirituality. Many people find solace in connecting with a higher power or practicing spiritual practices such as meditation or prayer. It can also be helpful to spend time with others who share similar beliefs or to seek guidance and support from a spiritual leader or community.
In addition to spiritual practices, there are also a number of other strategies that can be helpful in coping with sadness and finding meaning in life. These may include:
Seeking professional help: A therapist or counselor can provide a safe and supportive space to explore and process difficult emotions and experiences. They can also help identify any underlying issues that may be contributing to feelings of sadness and offer strategies for managing them.
Engaging in self-care: Taking care of ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally is crucial for maintaining our overall well-being. This may include activities such as exercise, healthy eating, getting enough sleep, and finding time to relax and do things we enjoy.
Connecting with others: Building and maintaining relationships with others can provide a sense of belonging and support during challenging times. It can be helpful to seek out people who are understanding and non-judgmental and to be open and honest about our feelings.
Finding meaning and purpose: Engaging in activities that give us a sense of purpose or meaning can help to provide a sense of direction and fulfillment in life. This may involve volunteering, pursuing hobbies or interests, or setting and working towards goals.
It is important to remember that healing and finding meaning in life can be a journey and that it may take time. It may also involve trying out different strategies and approaches to see what works best for us. It is okay to take things one day at a time and to be patient with ourselves.
One potential source of strength and support during difficult times is faith or spirituality. Many people find solace in connecting with a higher power or practicing spiritual practices such as meditation or prayer. It can also be helpful to spend time with others who share similar beliefs or to seek guidance and support from a spiritual leader or community.
In addition to spiritual practices, there are also a number of other strategies that can be helpful in coping with sadness and finding meaning in life. These may include:
Seeking professional help: A therapist or counselor can provide a safe and supportive space to explore and process difficult emotions and experiences. They can also help identify any underlying issues that may be contributing to feelings of sadness and offer strategies for managing them.
Engaging in self-care: Taking care of ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally is crucial for maintaining our overall well-being. This may include activities such as exercise, healthy eating, getting enough sleep, and finding time to relax and do things we enjoy.
Connecting with others: Building and maintaining relationships with others can provide a sense of belonging and support during challenging times. It can be helpful to seek out people who are understanding and non-judgmental and to be open and honest about our feelings.
Finding meaning and purpose: Engaging in activities that give us a sense of purpose or meaning can help to provide a sense of direction and fulfillment in life. This may involve volunteering, pursuing hobbies or interests, or setting and working towards goals.
It is important to remember that healing and finding meaning in life can be a journey and that it may take time. It may also involve trying out different strategies and approaches to see what works best for us. It is okay to take things one day at a time and to be patient with ourselves.
val70 · 51-55
@EditaPaperCom I've already done them all. Actually I coached a collegue of mine out of a deep depression last year. In a couple of years he could even become head librarian for another library where he works at now
Nibblesnarf · 26-30, M
That's tough. With nobody alive knowing and loving the "true" you, I imagine you must feel some distance between yourself and everyone else, including those with whom you have pleasant companionship. It's easy to say, "Oh, you should've been authentically yourself all along", but reality isn't always so simple or easy. For example, maybe you feared that your authentic sad moments would push or scare other people away.
Would the inner emptiness dissipate a bit if you did find someone who loved you for your authentic self? It is kind of an obvious question, and perhaps an overly simplistic one. Maybe also easier said than done. But with you having laid that out as a core issue (possibly among several), I read "One only gets out of it by oneself" and have to wonder whether you're doubling down on a doomed approach.
Would the inner emptiness dissipate a bit if you did find someone who loved you for your authentic self? It is kind of an obvious question, and perhaps an overly simplistic one. Maybe also easier said than done. But with you having laid that out as a core issue (possibly among several), I read "One only gets out of it by oneself" and have to wonder whether you're doubling down on a doomed approach.
Carazaa · F
@val70
"Fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom. Put thy trust in the lord with all thine heart."
Yes absolutely, our lives are a preparation for the next and you are wise to put your trust in the Lord. Sometimes all we can do is that. and take one day at a time. Right now the earth is groaning in birth pains eagerly awaiting his second coming to make a new heaven and a new earth.
therighttothink50 · 56-60, M
We all struggle, we all fall, just got to keep trying. The world is very dark right now. It's good to cling to God and keep a steady moral compass.
I love solitude as well, i love all sad songs and darkness seems to follow me. I strive for a relationship with God and keep trying.
Hang in there, we are all human and need human contact. Hoping things get better for you.
I love solitude as well, i love all sad songs and darkness seems to follow me. I strive for a relationship with God and keep trying.
Hang in there, we are all human and need human contact. Hoping things get better for you.
val70 · 51-55
@PhilDeep Been there, trust me, I have. I've had a crazy evaluation little more than one decade ago when the old head librarian was replaced that was so incredibly bad that any normal person would have cracked and done something bad afterwards. I had already my faith then and went home after my shift. There I picked up the phone and called my trade union. The young lady listened to my story very patiencely and said to me: "I'll take it upstairs immediately". The change didn't happen suddenly but it did happen
therighttothink50 · 56-60, M
therighttothink50 · 56-60, M
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therighttothink50 · 56-60, M
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Penny · 46-50, F
being sad sucks. have you read the art of happiness by the Dalai Lama? i found it helpful I think . (i read a lot of self-help books back then and it was one of them) Its one of the only ones I can remember the title of. I also liked Your Heart's Desire by Sonia Choquette