OCTOBER 1 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY "Shared loneliness is less lonely"

A Day at a Time Reflections · Oct 1, 2026 · 2m

We can be surrounded by people and still feel lonely. We can be all by ourselves and still feel happy and content. What makes the difference? We feel lonely if we look to other people for something they really can't provide. No one else can give US peace of mind, an inner sense of acceptance, and serenity. And when we find ourselves alone, we needn't feel lonely. God is with us; God's presence is like warmth enfolding us. The more we're aware of ourselves as beloved by God, the more we're able to feel content and secure whether we're with others or alone. Am I experiencing a sense of God at…