Lonely.
I work with people at the top, middle and bottom of the professional hierarchy. I work with people in relationships, in big families and those who are taking on the world alone. No matter how many events, online friends or groups they may be part of, one pattern continues to emerge: they feel lonely.
It’s a feeling that it is being discussed and dissected on a much bigger platform these days. The pandemic shook everyone to their core. And emerging from that place of isolation is a new conversation about feeling lonely- even (or especially when) surrounded by people.
And' it’s okay. It’s okay to feel lonely. Lonely isn’t bad. In fact it could be helpful and a useful motivator. It could be a quiet space for your mind to wander. But depending on your experience and If it’s happening more often and bringing you down, consider reaching out to someone. Simon Sinek suggests “sitting in the mud”. I love this expression because I take great pride in sitting in the mud with my clients. You don’t have to be alone to be lonely. Company can make it feel a little lighter, more manageable.
And if you’re in a space of loneliness, here’s a song for you.