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Beloved Companionship - An Alternative To Loneliness By By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. 2008 |
Introduction This is a book about a very important subject - how to create a lifestyle where we are not lonely, especially as we grow older. As our society has changed from small rural communities and extended families to urban living and scattered families, loneliness has become a big problem for many people. This is exacerbated by the high divorce rate, as well as by the fact that women often outlive their
spouses. Learning how to manage painful feelings, particularly loneliness, is an important part of emotional and spiritual growth. The Inner Bonding process, which I’ve written about in numerous books, is a powerful process for learning how to manage and take responsibility for painful feelings. This book, however, is not about managing lonely feelings - it is about preventing loneliness. It’s about moving beyond our traditional ways of thinking about live-in lifestyles. It’s about a wonderful opportunity for emotional and spiritual growth - beloved
companionship. Margaret Paul |