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Episode 2105:

Dr. Kelly Flanagan explores the concept of loneliness and its separation from shame. Despite diminishing shame, loneliness can persist, highlighting its intrinsic nature to human existence. The post encourages reframing loneliness as a natural part of life and discourages the association of shame with this universal experience.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/why-we-feel-lonely-and-what-not-to-do-about-it/

Quotes to ponder:

"Loneliness happens. It is as much a part of life as hunger and sunsets and funerals."

"When you feel lonely for a time, it is your loneliness surfacing and then settling into the depths again. It doesn’t mean you’re paying a price for something. It simply means you’re paying attention."

"Shame is often everything that comes after the word because. Shame is believing your loneliness is a consequence for how badly or strangely you were made."

Episode references:

Dr. Kelly Flanagan's book: "Loveable": https://drkellyflanagan.com/loveable/

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