I realized a huge truth about getting rid of loneliness that I didn’t mention in last week’s video.
Learn this simple-yet-powerful concept, and you’ll have an essential tool to create happy, meaningful relationships and feel connected again…
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Wonderful Matthew!! This will help so many. Loneliness is a part of life and has a important function at times to help the whole person reflect and grow. When it continues for to long to an extreme it can become even dangerous for someone. Trying to be connected is so important. I wholeheartedly agree with all these valid points you have brought to light through this video. Pointing out that being vulnerable was a big help to me, it is often difficult to let your guard down so to speak. Thank you for extending this subject and alway simplifying things and providing knowledge and tools to help us thrive!
It is reassuring to know that I am not alone and that so many women are also affected by these issues. Your advise is spot on as usual. Thank you.
It is reassuring to know that I am not alone and that so many women are also affected by these issues. Your advice is spot on as usual. Thank you.
Hi Matt, I love you. Thank you for all the love, support, insight, kindness, genuine caring, laughter, fun and hope you bring into my world and into the world.
On a vulnerable note, I don’t love for people to know but I’ve been stuck in for over a month now w a serious health issue. Just starting another 10 day round of not fun meds and taking care of myself by myself. Your videos, programs and coaching are such wonderful company (so I don’t feel lonely ;) that are also allowing me to feel productive… And, I’m noticing they are building my hope and confidence in ways that not only make me feel less alone, and like there is an exciting new beginning at a new level waiting for me on the other side of this… but are also giving me more energy and life force that is actually supporting my body to heal (I have an MA degree on this subject).
Amazing the limitless effect one person, genuinely coming from their heart, can have. Thank you.
My best to Jameson, your rockstar team and your wonderful family.
Hi Matthew! I’ve never commented before, but because you asked, here goes. I adore your videos and your message and especially this most recent one, I think it speaks to all of us. I don’t think there’s a “cure” for loneliness but when you speak of wanting us to have tools to shift our loneliness, I would really love it if you could explain that more. I would love to have a “toolbox” to help when I’m overwhelmed with loneliness. Is vulnerability the only answer? As a single women living alone with no children and very limited family, it happens a lot, when I’m alone and sometimes around others.
Matthew, I love the way you get right to the core of the issue. Being a divorced single mother I spent most of my time an energy investing in my children. Now they have started getting out on their own and I realized I have stopped living my life.
Being vulnerable is a challenge for me because I was taught it was a sign of weakness. By following your advice I have found that when I do have the courage to be vulnerable, not only do I feel less lonely, I also feel more connected and more alive!!!!
Thank you for all you do!!
XOXOXO
Sandy
Hi Matthew, you and your videos have changed my life.
Hello Matthieu!
I am one of those who has never commented before. Today, after watching your video I felt a burning desire to write. I tried to push it away, as thoughts in my head questioned the meaning, that anything I could say on this topic would add to an already meaningful conversation. Yet, here it goes…….
Watching this video of yours, reminded me of something my ballroom teacher, Richard, tells me about “connection” on the dance floor (my hobby is competitive Pro-Am International ballroom). Without connecting to myself first, I cannot connect to him well and he cannot connect to me well. We can do the steps, but it will not be “dancing” and certainly not performing. Perhaps relationships and even “life” are just like that. Without a good connection to myself, within myself, accepting myself (call it self worth, etc.) it is unlikely that I would be able to connect meaningfully and with good intent to another.
At the end I am responsible for my own “performance”, call it “contentedness” (or dare I say, happiness) in life.
Your video helps me even with my ballroom (yes, passionate about)!…who knew…? :) I just wanted to share (I hope you’re smiling, I am).
And what good timing, as I am heading to Embassy Dancesport Comp. in Orange C., California next weekend. Perhaps that’s where “the burning desire” came from in the first place to comment today, …..wanting, intending to “perform” well at the comp.
So, Thank You!!
Maria
P.S. I hope your mother is well and a big Hello to your brother, Jaimison.
I’ve felt lonely. Especially when moving to a new city. However i’m resolved to take care of it. Thx for the advice.
Thank you for helping me to not be a víctim and be responsible if my acts. You put a big smile on my journey.
Lets pay as much attention to those around us as we do our phones.
I really appreciate last week and this week’s videos on loneliness. Felt that I could relate and help me understand what was going on for me with some hope and vaildation for how I sometimes feel. It also helped me to realize that I need to do more to address this concern and not think I have to just accept it.
I just loved the video Matthew…I saw my Retreat Sister…Aggie on it…At that moment …I wanted to reach out to her & give her a huge hug…I wished I lived closer to her…Some of my Retreat Sisters live across the ocean from me…I’m going to message her today…and wish her a great day! Keep the awesome videos coming! Hugs! & much love….;) <3
Matthew your video nailed a lot of inner emotions we all tend to have and I had to take a look at myself. I need to step out of my own way in things…tho it can be scary baring yourself to someone who will never allow themselves to be vulnerable…..how do you get past that?
Thank you Matthew! You have no idea how much I needed these last two videos. Last week I moved from a big city life to a rural community because I felt my family needed my help. I had no idea it would be this hard and this lonely because I thought my family would fill the void of my loneliness and belonging. However, I find myself missing the social and dating life I once had. It’s hard to pick up your life, move somewhere new and start over again. My favorite suggestion from last week was when you said to value the relationships around with the same value as an intimate relationship. That comment changed my world.
You’re an answer to pray to so many. I wish you knew how much you’ve impacted my life. Thank you, and God bless.
Matthew, you’re awesome! Thank you for being a voice of reason, and for having such a genuine heart. I almost never comment but I have to tell you that your words have literally saved me. You are a gift to the world. :)
Hi Mathew, I am from India and have started following you recently. Your videos are really great and meaningful.
Thanks so much
Hi everyone! I just wanted to say happy Sunday and that all of you here are amazing :)
Matthew you have struck gold. Here is where you can truly help. Not that you already are, as you certainly are. You have and are giving the lonely a voice and it is needed.
Common thread “not feeling important.” Again, nail hit on head. I feel much more lonely in the summer, as I don’t teach dance classes, and I feel far less lonely in the fall/winter/spring, as each week I have the opportunity to love and support and teach kids who love to be in my dance class. This is an incredible realization, that I need to find a way to make my summers more meaningful.