067 The Benefits of Being Alone




5 Minute Dharma Podcast show

Summary: The benefits of being alone is the topic of this episode. Loneliness is not the same as being alone. For many, the holiday season can be a lonely time of the year. While everyone seems to be getting together with loved ones, many are alone. They just feel so empty inside, like there life has no meaning. They may feel like giving and sharing, but there's no one to share with. You ask yourself, "Why am I always alone? Is there something wrong with me?" Text: “One whose mind is enmeshed in sympathy for friends and companions, neglects the true goal. Seeing this danger in intimacy, wander alone like a rhinoceros.” - Sn 1:3 Outline: Introduction A. The First Benefit of Being Alone is that you have plenty of opportunity for solitude. B. The Second Benefit of Being Alone is the you won’t have married person suffering. C. The Third Benefit of Being Alone is that you can discover that Aloneness is an illusion. D. The Fourth Benefit of Being Alone is the freedom it gives you. Conclusion