LONELINESS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH OTHERS; IT HAS TO DO WITH OURSELVES

 

Everywhere we read that our period in history is mainly characterized by loneliness, especially in old age. Loneliness is a destructive state of mind that takes away our desire to find a solution to everyday problems. Therefore, our life becomes a static and uninteresting journey. But what generates this feeling of fierce isolation? It is generated by our mind only because we lose all desire to look for new friends. In old age the problem is even more risky since it prevents us from understanding that not having friends is not necessary if we are satisfied with the life we have led. What is important is to create where we live a welcoming environment. In my youth I met a man of a certain age who was arrested in Switzerland for being an illegal immigrant. The first thing he did when he arrived at the  prison was to ask for a bucket  of white paint to paint the walls of his prison.  And with the passage of time he even placed a plant in the window.  Let me add that this was a deeply spiritual man for whom the solitude of prison was the opportunity for a welcome retreat. In the same way, our mature years can serve us to analyze our lives, thank the Universe for the good, and try to discover the causes for the not so good. If my friend had shared that space with another prisoner, it would have been impossible for him to complete his spiritual journey. This is why I say that loneliness is created by our mind, not by the lack of companions; If we know how to profit from it, solitude is a refuge full of mysteries.