Loneliness is common to us all. Dealing with lonesome feelings is part and parcel of the human dilemma. This essay begins by considering some words Hank Williams wrote, then continues by encouraging us to reach out to others and build friendships at every turn in the road. In doing so, loneliness gets tossed under the bu.

Darkness in life is like a cocoon to a butterfly. As nature has its painful way of strengthening or developing a butterfly in order to prepare it for the life outside, we as persons gain strength when we struggle through the darkness of a life crisis. Dark times often become our ‘cocoon’ which God uses to strengthen us.

Here are three ways to recognize and overcome the feeling of being lonely.
1. Recognize loneliness for what it is.

What is loneliness? It is an enemy, a disease that eats away happiness, alienating you from all that is worthwhile in life, and it sours and thickens the spirit. Calling it your “friend” or accepting it as a cross you must bear is deadly to your peace of mind.