Open Post on the Lonliness of the Magical/Esoteric Path

[causticus]

General discussion thread for how to deal with the loneliness issues that tend to creep up as one advances further down this path. The usual etiquette of Ecosphian discussions apply here.

Comments

[youngelephant]

I have a theory that whenever we feel loneliness on the path it's a subtle lack within ourselves. We want social proof for our theories and practices. I think the work is to affirm and provide this social proof internally. I think at some point the wholeness from internal self affirmation will radiate into the subtle planes and bring the socialization we used to desire so much. That's my take anyway.

[causticus]

I think you're onto something there. I have been trying to become more content with solitude and crave less mundane social interaction. Social validation has always been an insecurity I've had to content with, though thankfully I don't seem to have it nearly as bad as a lot of other people in that regard.

[lp9]

This makes a lot of sense. I am fine with actual solitude and isolation--they don't bother me much at all (probably due to life stage; I am married and have children). But I am learning that while I am ok being considered eccentric for some things, I do unfortunately crave a degree social validation.