tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12284539.post111875907631789953..comments2023-04-02T08:11:30.606-04:00Comments on Silk Creek Portal: Lonely and AloneMary Stebbins Taitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12284539.post-1119021469676203702005-06-17T11:17:00.000-04:002005-06-17T11:17:00.000-04:00If you can achieve a deep contentment within the s...If you can achieve a deep contentment within the suffering that life brings, then truly you are alive.Mary Stebbins Taitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12284539.post-1118889716894089892005-06-15T22:41:00.000-04:002005-06-15T22:41:00.000-04:00Let's hear it for living fully and richly in the v...Let's hear it for living fully and richly in the vibrant currents of our experience--what more is there or could there be?Mary Stebbins Taitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12284539.post-1118886795152673632005-06-15T21:53:00.000-04:002005-06-15T21:53:00.000-04:00A profound personal reflection on a universal huma...A profound personal reflection on a universal human experience. We cannot 'know' His purpose or design; only live fully in the rich and vibrant currents of our experience while we are here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12284539.post-1118856894719996552005-06-15T13:34:00.000-04:002005-06-15T13:34:00.000-04:00I understand the yearning for a partner--and deepl...I understand the yearning for a partner--and deeply sympathasize!!! At the same time, think it is important to be a whole person alone. For me anyway, finally accepting myself as whole and valuable and independent was one of the factors that led me into a new partnership. In a way, I gave up needing a partnersip before I found one. So I wish you wholeness--independence--and love.Mary Stebbins Taitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12284539.post-1118810805862023792005-06-15T00:46:00.000-04:002005-06-15T00:46:00.000-04:00I wish you love and also deep satisfaction with yo...I wish you love and also deep satisfaction with yourself and your own choices.Mary Stebbins Taitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12284539.post-1118796590483427352005-06-14T20:49:00.000-04:002005-06-14T20:49:00.000-04:00Yes, it definitely is. I don't know if this has so...Yes, it definitely is. I don't know if this has something to do with age, or perhaps insecurity? I don't know, I have never really taken the time to search myself that deeply. But I understand it and can relate very well to being happy when alone than in a crowd (but with happy thoughts of someone, I should say).<BR/><BR/>I can tell you're happy. I have known what and how it was like to be happy, and so it is something that I definitely wish for again.<BR/><BR/>And to be able to find a sweetie like you finally did!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12284539.post-1118759609785961952005-06-14T10:33:00.000-04:002005-06-14T10:33:00.000-04:00Loneliness and solitude are for me two entirely di...Loneliness and solitude are for me two entirely different animals. I can be alone and be utterly contented, at peace and happy, and I can be lonely in a crowd or at a party--or when I'm alone. In In fact, I am often more likely to be lonely with people than without them.<BR/><BR/>I think the loneliness you are referring to here is the longing for a romantic partner, which fulfills a desire for closeness different than the love or friends and family. I think it is a deep biological need or drive. I lived for many years without a partner and I know that longing well, and am happy to report I now have a sweetie! Finally.<BR/><BR/>I had love and a productive life before, and there is something deeply satisfying about a partner.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for posting to Silk Creek Portal!!!Mary Stebbins Taitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.com