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Dec 2024
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3414: Learn from Loneliness AND Give You...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3414:

Ali Cornish explores the duality of solitude and loneliness, emphasizing how embracing solitude can foster self-awareness and growth, while unchecked loneliness can lead to emotional and physical challenges. By reframing loneliness as a signal for change and reaching out to others, we can prioritize emotional well-being and rediscover joy. In another piece, she highlights the transformative power of conscious breathing, showing how a single mindful breath can ease anxiety, improve focus, and enhance our sense of presence.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://everthrive.org/blog/2015/10/7/learn-from-loneliness & http://everthrive.org/blog/breathe

Quotes to ponder:

"Loneliness does not imply alone-ness. We can be lonely even when we are surrounded by people."

"Taking one deep breath helps us to consciously pause, reflect, and refocus our perceptions, removing us from the source of anxiety."

"Loneliness should be explored and understood before it is banished because it can inform us of behavior patterns that we need to change."

Episode references:

Death in Venice and Other Tales by Thomas Mann: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Venice-Stories-Signet-Classics/dp/0451526090

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