11/06/2025
Loneliness …I’ve felt it before. It’s so relatable. I came across an interesting article (shared at the end of this post). Reiki has helped me through so many trials, one of those being loneliness.
It’s not just the absence of people but the absence of connection.
Loneliness is not a flaw. It is a signal. It is your inner self asking for something deeper than company.
The fact that you feel it means you are human, not broken.
People hide their loneliness because it feels vulnerable to name it out loud. But saying “I feel lonely” is often the first step toward creating space for someone else to meet you where you are.
Loneliness thrives when we feel like we have to perform. When you are editing parts of yourself to be accepted, connection cannot reach you. Authenticity is what lets real closeness happen.
It can feel easier to withdraw. Tiny gestures remind your brain that connection still exists; gestures like: Text a friend, smile at a neighbor, join a class, or simply make eye contact with someone in line at the store.
Sometimes loneliness is not about the lack of others but the distance between you and yourself. The more connected you feel to yourself, the more open you become to [your authenticity].
Loneliness softens when we stop treating it like a problem to fix and start seeing it as a message to understand.
From: “5 Things to Remember When You Feel Lonely” by Hannah Rose LCPC on
Feeling lonely is part of being human. Here are five simple ways to understand loneliness as a signal for connection and to take small steps toward feeling seen again.
