"No man is an island." That's a cliche, isn't it? When someone suddenly opens up to you and says something like "I feel alone", surely this would come into your mind. You'll tell the one being alone that no man is an island. Yeah, sure. Indeed, no man is an island. Why? Because a man is a man. I'm not being sarcastic here. Isn't it just ironic when you say a man is an island? It's like calling an apple an orange. How can an apple be an orange and how can a man be an island?!
Reminding others that no one is an island isn't really that much of a help. In some cases, it even makes the situation worse especially if you're dealing with people that analyzes things too much.
An island, according to Wikipedia, is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Let's put this in an analogy. Let's say an individual is a piece of land, and water is something that are unlike them which means being an island is being separated from all that are like you, and being surrounded by what you are not. This is where the 'no man is an island' cliche works. But not all people analyzes this way. An island is not impossible to be an attraction. Islands are capable of being majestic and wonderful causing people to go and visit these islands. If you have mistaken to say that cliche to an over-thinker, it is probably going to be worse. The over-thinker might even set his or her mind that he is incapable of being a wonderful creature.
Let's put this in a safer statement. Why can't just people say "You are not alone."? Isn't it better to be straightforward and safe? Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against being metaphoric. In fact, I admire people capable of applying metaphorical statements in real life. It's just that, in this case, why can't we, humans, just say what we really mean? There's nothing to be ashamed of telling someone they aren't alone. It also makes it easier for them. I mean, the person you're dealing with has problems, he/she might even be depressed, why would you want to add something for them to think about? Why can't we just be there, and comfort them naturally? They'd appreciate it even more because it isn't a cliche, and it comes from your heart. Doesn't cliches just sound scripted?
The person you're about to tell that no man is an island probably isn't feeling like an island. That person is more likely to feel alone on a desert island. Take note of the words "ALONE ON" and it isn't just an island, it's a desert island. I know 'cause I've been there.
So how does it feel to be alone in a desert island? Of course, from the phrase itself, you feel alone. You feel like no one's there for you. You feel like you should face everything on your own and depend only on yourself. You feel like you're the only one different. You feel a lot of crazy things.
Sometimes, one can even over-think a situation like sitting alone on the corner of a room. One can think like he/she's alone and all of the people in the room doesn't even notice his/her disappearance and you know what? It sucks. It freakin' sucks. I know because again, I've been there. You'll have numerous suicide thoughts, the fun thing here is that you become creative, resourceful and all whatnot, kidding.
But seriously, you'll have a lot like it's the only thing in your mind. You'll be extremely sad and suffer from depression, even! But then you'll have another thing to think about, and that is whether or not see a psychiatrist. For some reason, there's this pride in your heart that says, "No, I am not going to see a professional 'cause I ain't crazy." or maybe a part of you that says "I may be sad but I don't need anyone because I can do this on my own." Well, let me tell you something. Not all who goes to see a psychiatrist are crazy and don't be silly, we all know that somehow we need something or someone to pull us up during the most heartbreaking times of our lives.
If nobody needed a psychiatrist, why are they there in the first place? Look. The thing is, what people might say about you going to see a professional doesn't matter. What matters is YOU. Your feelings matter, the things you bottle up matter, all your thoughts and all that you are matter. So honey, if you need it, go get it! I'm not promoting psychiatrists here, but if you think it might help, why not?
Even if one feels alone, there will always be people curious of what's happening. It might be out of curiosity or love. Not all hesitates to tell those people stories even if the person they're talking to are strangers (at least not me). But you know what? It actually helps sometimes. (Finally they have uses now!!)
I can't fathom my thoughts on this anymore. I guess i'm just a frustrated writer after all. When I compose, and then stop even for awhile, I don't get as much thoughts as I had the first time. So just let me end this with a message. A message to all those people feeling alone.
Hey there, fighter! Keep it up, don't give up because soon things will be brighter! Don't let anyone bring you down, 'cause you are so awesome and you don't deserve being rejected nor being left out. You're not an outcast, and you don't just not belong. You're one of a kind. You're so precious, different, unique and rare. Listen, if someone tells you're a freakin' outcast, smile. Freaking smile not just because it kills them. But also because it's a compliment. Shame on them, they're not good in choosing words but honey, they wanted to tell you that you are an island. An island capable of being majestic and wonderful. You might be surrounded by creatures different from you now, but wait for it, you'll be a tourist spot. They wanted to tell you you're different from them because you're unique and they're just norm. It's their way of saying they envy what you possess. Yes, because you're awesome like that. Do me a favor, sweetie. Don't bow down. Chin up, princess/prince! You are God's. You are wonderful. You are important. You deserve everything wonderful in this world. Nothing's too good to be for you. The last thing I want to tell you is that, you will never be alone. God's always there. And i'll just be here, darling. You could always slide through my inbox.
But seriously, you'll have a lot like it's the only thing in your mind. You'll be extremely sad and suffer from depression, even! But then you'll have another thing to think about, and that is whether or not see a psychiatrist. For some reason, there's this pride in your heart that says, "No, I am not going to see a professional 'cause I ain't crazy." or maybe a part of you that says "I may be sad but I don't need anyone because I can do this on my own." Well, let me tell you something. Not all who goes to see a psychiatrist are crazy and don't be silly, we all know that somehow we need something or someone to pull us up during the most heartbreaking times of our lives.
If nobody needed a psychiatrist, why are they there in the first place? Look. The thing is, what people might say about you going to see a professional doesn't matter. What matters is YOU. Your feelings matter, the things you bottle up matter, all your thoughts and all that you are matter. So honey, if you need it, go get it! I'm not promoting psychiatrists here, but if you think it might help, why not?
Even if one feels alone, there will always be people curious of what's happening. It might be out of curiosity or love. Not all hesitates to tell those people stories even if the person they're talking to are strangers (at least not me). But you know what? It actually helps sometimes. (Finally they have uses now!!)
I can't fathom my thoughts on this anymore. I guess i'm just a frustrated writer after all. When I compose, and then stop even for awhile, I don't get as much thoughts as I had the first time. So just let me end this with a message. A message to all those people feeling alone.
Hey there, fighter! Keep it up, don't give up because soon things will be brighter! Don't let anyone bring you down, 'cause you are so awesome and you don't deserve being rejected nor being left out. You're not an outcast, and you don't just not belong. You're one of a kind. You're so precious, different, unique and rare. Listen, if someone tells you're a freakin' outcast, smile. Freaking smile not just because it kills them. But also because it's a compliment. Shame on them, they're not good in choosing words but honey, they wanted to tell you that you are an island. An island capable of being majestic and wonderful. You might be surrounded by creatures different from you now, but wait for it, you'll be a tourist spot. They wanted to tell you you're different from them because you're unique and they're just norm. It's their way of saying they envy what you possess. Yes, because you're awesome like that. Do me a favor, sweetie. Don't bow down. Chin up, princess/prince! You are God's. You are wonderful. You are important. You deserve everything wonderful in this world. Nothing's too good to be for you. The last thing I want to tell you is that, you will never be alone. God's always there. And i'll just be here, darling. You could always slide through my inbox.
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