Hello, Loneliness.
August 21, 2019This writing departs from the thought "The more people in the world, the more we feel lonely." Not just a paradox, but it seems time plays its role very well. Always. As it goes on, the intensity of someone in contact with others becomes less and less. Furthermore, he will unconsciously leads us sweetly to a point where the next thought is waiting, "Next, what things can make me happy?"
Well, hi peeps! Welcome.
Have
you ever felt lonely when you walked in the middle of a shopping center? I
don’t know how to describe it, but in real terms, the situation in the shopping
center was very crowded with the people who came one after the others. The
visitors walked together hand by hand, and the shop owners were busy offering
their products. I guess, some of people felt it.
One
day my friend and I went to visit his house at Gasibu, Bandung. I met his
grandmother who was watching television. She was a noisy person, told me a lot
of things continuously. I was absorbed in listening to the story, until I
realized that the house was very quiet. Her son only exists at dusk and at
night because of work, her grandchildren go to school and play outside more
often. Suddenly, I
thought of a moment when her grandchildren were in school, and her children
were working. To whom will she share the story later? Loneliness. Oh, Will I be there? Or, when I am there, it's not a problem anymore, because I am used in it. It sucks,
I don't live with family because of work. My brother joins me because the
university where he studies is in the same city where I work. I often think of
the "lonely" situation in my parents. Even though my brother was
there to keep them company. Therefore I tip my hat to him.
Stranger
talks to stranger. Why do I think it becomes a necessary thing? A very simple
concept to at least reduce loneliness. The main solution is to start. We all know, starting something is not an easy thing. Moreover, we often think
about people's responses afterwards. Either we are thought to be cool,
shameless, or others. So, talking with our old friends could be another ways to kill the loneliness. Although, other problems reappear. Some of
our friends already have their own business and too busy to meet and share
stories. Or, people will think we have another motive just because our old friends
are different gender with us. But, people are free to speculate, right?
Back
to the phenomenon in the previous paragraph, I always imagine and think that
even I am not that old, I often feel so lonely. What if when I am in that
situations where I have nobody to share my story to. Until the question
reappears in my head, "Will we become lonely when we are old?" Maybe
we have indeed been outlined like that. I mean, looking at the current situation
and conditions, it seems like we have indirectly learned from the old people
based on what they do. People can make peace with anything because of something
called habit. I often think that one day I will meet a situation where my
children will leave me to pursue their dreams, while I can only spend my time
to watch some boring programs on television, or reading newspapers while
drinking my coffee without having much opportunity to spend time with those who
are loved.
I
don't know, but I always regret meeting a lot of good friends when I was young,
because the possibility of separation is very high, with many reasons that are
very acceptable. It will always be my prayer to still be able to spend time
with the people I love. If not, I have the second hope, to have enough time so
I can share my life stories to my children later.***
7 comments
Can relate :'-(
ReplyDeleteOh I am sorry to hear that :(
Delete"My children will leave me to pursue their dreams, while I can only spend my time to watch some boring programs on television, or reading newspapers while drinking my coffee".
ReplyDeleteOh man, c'mon...
Enjoy your day, mate! :))
DeleteWe love the way you write it. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Have a good day friends :)
DeleteThanks!
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