Loneliness
I live in North America. It is the richest country in the world. Billions of dollars are spent on entertainment. Billions of dollars are spent on marketing. The country is prospering. The rich is becoming richer. The poor is living to survive. Access to entertainment is affordable. Marketing ads are ubiquitous. Distractions from hardship of life are real. Dreams and hopes are universally costless. They are protective. They help the poor to live and survive.
Loneliness affects everyone indiscriminately. Refugees and immigrants are not excluded. I was raised in Africa. Loneliness lives far away in the West. Here people care. People communicate. People talk. Family ties and support are strong. Loneliness becomes just a matter of choice you make.
I feel lonely. Life is monotonous. Rhythm of life proceeds at high pace. Stress is my neighbor. I find hard to ignore him. I see him everyday.. He is inconsiderate, ruthless, violent and killer. He intimidates immigrants and refugees. I am learning how to defend myself. I will not allow him to overpower my will. I will meditate and love me. I will love all living creatures on earth. I will allow myself to enjoy the beautiful world that surrounds me. I will not take medication to battle stress. Stress is part of our life. Without stress our life has no meaning.
Mohamed Osman
Physician & Artist
