In a world where connection is supposedly available in seconds, at our finger tips via our cellphones and computers. Where with a few strokes, a few key clicks, we can access our Twitter feed or our Facebook accounts and see what our 1,000 friends are up to. How can we be lonely? Seems impossible.
But it is true all the same. Because all of this can provide connection that is actually the false image of what we long for … true intimacy. A space where we can know and be known.
Where our wounds can be made visible and the unveiling not experienced as inappropriate.
Yes, we can be lonely despite all our efforts to present ourselves as not.
In these moments when the awareness that we are lonely emerges, what if we allowed ourselves to sit with the awareness instead of immediately attempting to assuage it?
What if we were to ask ourselves, “What is it I am lonely for?” Umm.
The answer may both surprise and propel us … first of all to our knees and then out into the world to touch the lives of others.
Linking up with Lisa Jo and friends at http://www.lisajobaker.com for Five Minute Friday. The prompt is “Lonely.”
This is so beautifully written and there is so much truth in your words.
Keep writing! 🙂
Amy Lynne (liveabundantlynow.com)
Amy, I am encouraged by your words. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Precious sister, how beautifully you described our loneliness even though we are seemingly connected more than ever. Perhaps all our connectedness leaves us disconnect from God more than ever unless we guard our time with Him.
This is my first time visiting your blog and I feel like I found a kindred spirit and sister in Christ.
Blessings in Christ…Susan
Susan, your words are like water … refreshing. Thanks so much. Blessings to you.
Amen. Truth spoken here. I have had these same thoughts on the fact that in society’s quest to become more connected…and always on cell phones and social media, how often REAL heart to hearts and real relationships can be lacking-leaving us lonely at times.
I appreciate your words and your visit, Rebekah.
In a world where connections are readily available, I convinced of the truth of what you’ve written. All these social connections still fail to fill our soul voids. So happen I discovered this post via Susan.
I appreciate your comment, Wanda, and am thankful for Susan’s kindness. Blessings to you.