Retired and Alone, but NOT Lonely

by Sophia
(Malaysia)

I'm living alone but I do not have the feeling of loneliness.

Those who feel lonely is because they do not make use of the time, but like to sit down doing nothing, with lots of unnecessary thinking.

Loneliness won't follow you, if you occupy yourself with activities, whether is group activities like art class, dancing class, cookery class or self-activities like walking, reading, swimming, gardening, sewing even cook a nice meal for self to enjoy.

For me I love to do shopping alone and enjoy it very much. sometimes go for movies with friend or with my nephew/niece. I have a little garden with plants and herbs which planted by myself and enjoy watching them growing lovely and nicely.

Within the year I always have 1 or 2 days trips with friends and over sea holidays every 1 or 2 years.

I'm doing voluntary work once a week. From time to time have meals with friend.

Where is the time to feel lonely!?