“I will accept and embrace my aloneness because it is no more distressing than the peace I now enjoy. The considerable stress over the past three weeks has not come from aloneness but from unrealistic expectations and disappointments.” As I study more and more on what aloneness really means — I come to the conclusion … [Read more…]
It is probably unrealistic to expect that I will always feel so at peace. Moments of stress and anxiety come and go but the peace I now know is an all-pervading reality that provides a secure backdrop to my life. Serenity is a fleeting feeling. It comes and goes as the events of the day take us. … [Read more…]
I write these words alone on a beautiful, warm sunny day. Despite being alone I feel a tremendous inner peace and joy. It is really OK to be in touch with my aloneness. It is OK to be aware of my individuality and uniqueness. I approve of myself. I am an OK person. By accepting my aloneness, … [Read more…]
Aloneness is part of my journey through life. Ultimately I must die alone. No one else can journey with me across the abyss between life and death. People may be with me in my final moments but I take the step alone. We can all conceptualize the fact we die alone, meaning, no one dies with … [Read more…]
Aloneness is an unavoidable condition of life. Even in the company of others I am still a very distinct and unique individual. I can enjoy the company of others but wherever I am and whatever I do I must ultimately return to the aloneness of my thoughts and consciousness. Back We can never be totally unalone. … [Read more…]
I am an island of consciousness – no one else can do my thinking; no one else can do my feeling – I must embrace my aloneness Back Contrary to Donne’s famous line “No man is an island“, our minds are encompassed by a sea of distinction and separateness. While we can communicate by words, … [Read more…]
Living alone is difficult, especially for those who deeply desire to be in an intimate, loving, growing relationship. Yet we all know the value of aloneness and how living alone is much more satisfying than living in painful, destructive relationships. This series of posts helped me see how I can live alone, and with courage, … [Read more…]
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WHAT WE ARE Our Human Church is an ecumenical association of persons commited to a spiritual way of life. Though Christian centric, we welcome people of all faiths to share their world view and work with us to foster a global society free from hatred, violence, judgment, and defeat. We are not a political, activist, … [Read more…]
The endless competition of us sentient beings in a world of finite resources seeking to gain superiority, advantage,
and control, enforces the will of discontentment and agitation to prevail. It is this agitation of the various egos
that disturbs our equanimity.