How to Be Happy Alone But Not Lonely

How to be happy alone. Sounds like a daunting task! I can hear you now: “Loneliness can be hell. Finding happiness alone? I need someone or something in my life to make me happy --- a lover, a partner, a spouse, or friends. And, if I have enough money I can buy any and all of these, and that would make me happy, too.” Understand the deal. No one is going to do it for you . . . on a long-term, forever basis. No fabulous loving person is going to rescue you from your loneliness permanently. They cannot. Oh, someone can undoubtedly give you moments of joy, companionship, sweetness, pleasure, validation, love, and happiness. Even a temporary sense of completeness. Until they don’t. Then you realize---again---your greatest emotional pain usually comes from the person or persons you thought could make you happy. Ouch! We have all heard the old phrase “Happiness comes from within.” It’s true, whether you accept right now or not. It’s always best for your happiness to operate in reality. Start right now. Here’s the plan to find lasting happiness alone. Yes, all by yourself.

Misguided advice too often

Did not explain or justify in ways that offered different perspectives. Point of view was too narrow, unsubstantiated, language was so unexpansive as to limit various/wide groups of people. Sure, here and there he would articulate something worth remembering- if you weren’t already savvy to caring about yourself.