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Lonely or Just Alone? The Difference That Changes Everything
You can be surrounded by people and still feel deeply lonely.
In this episode, I record a quiet reflection while walking through a park in Bend, Oregon. I notice people connecting in small ways, waving, walking dogs, sharing space. It sparks a conversation about loneliness, and how different it is from simply being alone.
Being alone can be a chapter of life. A breakup. Loss. Aging. A season where more responsibility falls on you and there is less time or energy for deep social connection. That does not automatically mean loneliness.
Loneliness often comes from feeling separate. From…
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