Now and then I have felt that I lack good friendships. If that is the case I only have myself to blame. You must put in the effort to find friends. And friendships are solely about the true intent and desire to share life experiences and knowledge.

They must not be about self-gain, profit, or advancement for that is not what friendships are built upon. These types of friendships will likely depart quickly and without announcement. A loss of friendship, which regardless of the quality, will come, and will leave one feeling alone yet for what reason? The loss of true friendship may hurt more but, on both accounts, it is important to remind ourselves that nothing about friendship is a necessity. We must be at home with being alone and be content with ourselves.

And so, I wonder, am I content with myself? Mostly I feel I am, but like most, I still at times get lonely. Perhaps loneliness is simply boredom of oneself. Friendship, regardless of the time they last, is about sharing many good and healthy experiences with others. Every friend was once a stranger and friendships have only be built out of such experiences. So, if you are ever feeling lonely, find ways to have more wonderful experiences, with others and importantly with oneself.

Daily Journals – Thoughts, Reflections & Meditations by Leigh Martinuzzi