Absent Faith
Today I spoke with a friend who is half a world away and they related to me that they were quite lonely. That in itself is no great revelation, as I think we all get lonely when we are far away from home. But this friend was, in fact...at home. I suppose their loneliness stems more from an emotional aspect rather than a physical one. And indeed, I believe it would be rather difficult, if not impossible to distinguish the two. It is quite obvious that your state of mind is the major contributing factor when dealing with this feeling of desolation. Feeling emotionally "detached" from friends and family can produce severe symptoms and possibly lead to serious health issues. So I tried to console them and alleviate a bit of the discomfort by reminding them that they are not totally forgotten. While I may not be physically present, my heart and thoughts are with them constantly and should they need to talk, I am here....merely a phone call or email away. Knowing how they feel has made me more aware of the importance one places on "connections" and I always endeavor to reach out and offer any comfort I can. To remind myself of this, I merely need to walk my garden where that sentiment is etched in stone!
Today's Quote:
Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty.-Mother Teresa
7:41:12 PM 
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