A shadow walks along your left side
Each step you make, darkness covers your life
You gasp for air like you have nothing left
Fighting to breathe, as you wonder what’s next
Darkness creates a story in an abstract world
A wandering soul, in the unknown
You wish for tears, the feelings won't come
People, places, things, distractions you run
The fact is, no matter how hard you try
Loneliness will always be part of this life
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Loneliness. A shadow of a doubt rides on our back, breathing insecurities at times in life where we feel like we have nothing else to give.
I've been lonely, and I've created loneliness. I am alone, and I am not alone. I’ve developed an awkward friendship with the shadow who comes into my life usually when I least expect it.
Writing offered me a way to confront what weighed me down. When I asked what the shadow wanted, it never spoke back. It kept following me around no matter how hard I tried to run. And so I have found, loneliness, is not a dark friend, but another teacher that comes into our lives, like many others amid transitions, to bring us closer to ourselves.
If you feel lonely from a story that tore you apart, remember, nothing will bring light into darkness but the love you have for yourself. No matter how hard it may seem, you must stop running. The vulnerability you feel when darkness comes along your side is a sign to turn towards the shadows and comfort yourself in the unknown. Loneliness is not your enemy, but a long-lost twin sent to remind you that there is a beautiful world out there waiting for you to see the many colors of life.
My words bring solace when loneliness visits. Rather than run from the shadows, I take a deep breath and acknowledge this side of me longing to be seen and heard.
If you can, pause and look over your shoulder at the darkness. Stare directly into the eyes of this part of you wanting to be held. Listen to the words it speaks. Talk to the shadow and you will summon an ancient warrior willing to go into battle with your deepest fears.
With each word, I write, together we reach into the depths of darkness to see we are never truly alone. In this space, nothing else matters but the love we have for ourselves.
We are simply earth suits passing by on this train of life
This moment of loneliness is a state of mind
Our emotions are messengers sent to guide is to light
If you can accept while you might be alone at this moment, you will be able to see a powerful message within the dark shadows that walk along your side. And it is waiting for you to have one of the most intimate and intellectual conversations you will ever have.
Connect with this power, befriend the shadows. When you do, you create a bridge between you and a world that was once lost. Day by day, breath by breath, and word by word, loneliness will no longer feel so dark. And it may barely visit at all. But you must remember it will always be along your side.
I wrote these words to lift the burden of loneliness along my side. My hope is that you too are able to look at the shadows a bit differently in yours. By accepting our shadows, we become less afraid of hardships and more open to what the Universe is trying to show us.
And so I leave you a journal entry.
Words are my refuge from the darkness that walks along with me. I can create light from the darkness with lines, verses, and stanzas while loneliness becomes a long-lost friend I find again, and again.
Sometimes, being alone is all you need. I know it’s not easy when life takes an unexpected turn. Running from all the feelings. But I can assure you, with patience and hope, you will be able to see that loneliness is a visitor in life sent here to call you to go deeper than the surface.
Thank you for taking the leap into the unknown with me
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