Be A Loneliness Liberator
More often than we know, we all get too busy with life. The day's end comes and we wonder why so little got done. We tell ourselves we don't have time to socialize, to call someone, to reach out and put a smile on someone's face.
A loneliness liberator does the opposite. They carve out time to say "Hello." Even if it's a quick text, a brief phone call, or sending a free postcard through youtropolis.
We all might feel lonely one day if we're too busy today. We can avoid the pain of loneliness if we remember to call on old friends or family--especially if they're alone or lonely--and brighten their day. My wish today is for anyone who reads this to reach out to someone they feel they don't have time for. It will make the other person feel like they matter, and it will make you happy.
Here's a beautiful song as inspiration:
Slipstream
So beautiful, and thank you for the reminder to slow down enough to think about others and take action.
Evangel
I like to ask the ethers: who might enjoy hearing from me today? If I hear nothing back, and if no image of anyone comes to mind, I take that to mean today is not a good day for a call. Maybe tomorrow. But, generally, the response is pretty swift and helpful. Not surprisingly, the person I've gotten in touch with will often say, "I was just thinking about you."
Charlieville
I did just that today… a quick text that made my 90 year old cousin very happy😊
Evangel
It always feels good to know we've lifted someone's spirits...and it pulls our own heads out from the undertow of life.
Present Valley
What an appropriate name, "Loneliness Liberator."
I know how good it feels to hear "thank you" from someone when I reach out to them. When I am the recipient of a call it feels equally satisfying.
While I do my best to stay in touch with people in my life I do get caught up in all the things I think I have to do. When people I care about fall off my radar I feel badly so I figured out if I write their names in my calendar like an appointment it reminds me to call or text.
Nice walk down memory lane hearing the song, Hello Again. Thank you for sharing that as well as the reminder to keep reaching out.
Evangel
I'm convinced that we really don't have to do all those things we think we must do. It's better to think we "should" do them instead of "have to" do them. But "should" is just our own opinion and not a fact. Mastering that pull might be our salvation to having more time for others, but in the meantime, I think the calendar is a great tool to remind us to reach out.
Wilsons Grave
The world always feels sane and sensible in this space. It's like everyone magically has their head screwed on right. It assures me the world hasn't totally gone full-tilt crazy yet. I appreciate your reminder to take account of others and be there for them, even in the busyness of life.
Evangel
That's a very nice thing to say. I agree. And if I haven't mentioned it before, let me say that I appreciate you😊
Well Street
I agree that Loneliness Liberator is a great title, and one that I'm happy to adopt.
Evangel
You have lots of practice in the field, so the title suits you!