Musings

Morning from Bangkok everyone.

Now I'm not setting out to make this one of those 'weepy girly blogs' or my own personal diary.  I'd be much more interested in hearing about your problems and your questions!

That being said, today seems like its going to be a tough one. Did you ever have one of those days where all you want to do is get a big hug?  Then maybe lay down and listen to sad songs and cry your face off? Today seems to be that day.

I know I'll be ok...because everything usually works out in the end. I guess its just loneliness.  Bangkok is a huge city, its easy to feel disconnected from people inside the maelstrom. It's chaotic, it's loud, it's oh so superficial....and I still love it.  Sometimes, it just doesn't love me back. It can also be hard to be away from family...even when that family is a whole other level of crazy. :) I really, really admire Thais in that way. The family is first and it seems like most get together often and the connection is strong. Man, do I envy that.

In Japan, mostly Tokyo to be precise, they have 'hugging cafes', or 'napping cafes'.  These are for patrons to visit and literally lay down with another human being and just be held. That honestly breaks my heart, but I can understand the need. I think the disconnect in a city like Tokyo is pretty pronounced. Most of us can feel lonely surrounded by people.

I don't believe that we need other people to make us happy, but that sometimes we all just need to be reminded that we are loved. So if you love somebody, partner, friend, family, lover, your pet, go give them a hug or give them a call. Drop them a line to let them know you're thinking of them. It will make you feel good and will make them feel good and thats win-win. Me? I'm going to go and cuddle my little one while she still thinks I'm perfect. That's the truest love right there, between a mother and child.

What do you all do to combat loneliness? Do you ever feel like it's too much sometimes? Let me know your coping strategies.  Let's aim to make this blog interactive!

XO
FarangGeisha