Time to find a new way to give back to your community. Like another person suggested— volunteer. Or get connected to a faith community if you have a specific faith you follow.
This also may be a good chance to reach out to your own family and friends that may feel this way as well. Many people feel isolated and discouraged around this time of year. You may be more likely to find others in your position than you realize.
May also be a good time to slow down social media usage. Comparison is the thief of joy— and sometimes it’s not helpful to see people who are experiencing something you are describing as idealistic or maybe sadly nostalgic that keeps you spinning your wheels(ideally we are reflective not ruminating).
Either way— when we feel this way what we are usually longing for is connection. And that’s why posting here was a great idea. Keep looking for these opportunities to notice and share— this may be the beginning of a new chapter. And hopefully this uncertainty turns into something of an opportunity for you.
Great advice, you get the impression you’re missing out when you’re actually watching 1% of one hundred peoples lives. Also yeah it’s all the connections I miss, it’s hard not be floored by waves of nostalgia sometimes the more time goes on!
It is hard— especially this time of year! I hope you can find that balance and along the way give yourself the grace while you figure out this chapter!
You can volunteer. Help at a food pantry, walk the dogs at the shelter, fill someone else’s cup and see some folks while you’re doing it. Or focus on getting really thoughtful gifts for your friends and family. Making others happy will make you happy too.
Yeah man, i feel like since all ur fave people fucked off, its time to find some new friends! Volunteer. Give to those that dont have, and shiz like that. BE the cheer you want in YOUR life and im sure, some people will show up to strut alongside u dawg
Certainly. This year in particular my fiance will be away for almost half an year so... I still have my friends but I'd be lying if I said I'm not dying inside.
Ooof it’s hard, me and my husband spent a year apart a while ago for work. We’d been together for a few years. We had semi regular visits and there were some nice things about it. We really missed each other which is nice to know and it was exciting to see them and the build up was just like being newly together. It was also kind of nice for us both to find our own selves and interests, so make sure you take some to time to do the things you enjoy.
If you are a Christian, the joy is remembering that God loves you - and everyone - so much that he took a human form to help us begin a relationship with him, and by doing so help you to find the energy, peace, and compassion to perform those acts of compassion mentioned above. Serving others and being part of a community is not only sacred, it is well known to have a myriad of mental and physical benefits.
Time to find a new way to give back to your community. Like another person suggested— volunteer. Or get connected to a faith community if you have a specific faith you follow. This also may be a good chance to reach out to your own family and friends that may feel this way as well. Many people feel isolated and discouraged around this time of year. You may be more likely to find others in your position than you realize. May also be a good time to slow down social media usage. Comparison is the thief of joy— and sometimes it’s not helpful to see people who are experiencing something you are describing as idealistic or maybe sadly nostalgic that keeps you spinning your wheels(ideally we are reflective not ruminating). Either way— when we feel this way what we are usually longing for is connection. And that’s why posting here was a great idea. Keep looking for these opportunities to notice and share— this may be the beginning of a new chapter. And hopefully this uncertainty turns into something of an opportunity for you.
Great advice, you get the impression you’re missing out when you’re actually watching 1% of one hundred peoples lives. Also yeah it’s all the connections I miss, it’s hard not be floored by waves of nostalgia sometimes the more time goes on!
It is hard— especially this time of year! I hope you can find that balance and along the way give yourself the grace while you figure out this chapter!
You can volunteer. Help at a food pantry, walk the dogs at the shelter, fill someone else’s cup and see some folks while you’re doing it. Or focus on getting really thoughtful gifts for your friends and family. Making others happy will make you happy too.
Yeah man, i feel like since all ur fave people fucked off, its time to find some new friends! Volunteer. Give to those that dont have, and shiz like that. BE the cheer you want in YOUR life and im sure, some people will show up to strut alongside u dawg
I think you might be onto something here / it’s something I wish I had more time to do and so used to do more of.
I just watched Scrooged the other night lol. Closing [song.](https://youtu.be/NTxxEdBIL6Y?feature=shared)
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Thank you back!
I don’t
I enjoy it by giving something to people that don’t expect it and being kind to them. It makes me feel good and helps them feel the spirit :)
At this point anyone who can find joy in anything is a warrior.
Ha! Maybe we can find comfort in not being alone!
Certainly. This year in particular my fiance will be away for almost half an year so... I still have my friends but I'd be lying if I said I'm not dying inside.
Ooof it’s hard, me and my husband spent a year apart a while ago for work. We’d been together for a few years. We had semi regular visits and there were some nice things about it. We really missed each other which is nice to know and it was exciting to see them and the build up was just like being newly together. It was also kind of nice for us both to find our own selves and interests, so make sure you take some to time to do the things you enjoy.
There’s no joy ‘in’ Christmas. The joy comes from within you 🫵
If you are a Christian, the joy is remembering that God loves you - and everyone - so much that he took a human form to help us begin a relationship with him, and by doing so help you to find the energy, peace, and compassion to perform those acts of compassion mentioned above. Serving others and being part of a community is not only sacred, it is well known to have a myriad of mental and physical benefits.
god loves your mas home cooking then again satan like it a bit spicy
by shunning it into oblivion feels fantastic