BY: ZHARIF AIMI

Some of us might have heard this tale related to them of how although a person is surrounded by a crowd of people yet they feel lonely, or of how although a person is alone he or she never feels lonely and depressed.

What a contradiction. But these are actually the contradictory realities of modern life. This is why how to overcome or deal with boredom and loneliness must be dealt with by people at every stage of their life.

It doesn’t matter what age a person is but people of all walks of life often feel there is a vacuum or void in their lives and try to fill it by being active and lively and going out on a limb to make themselves feel happy and well.

This might be one way to solve the problem for some people but a much better approach to take is to analyse our situation and try and find what will actually help us to overcome boredom and loneliness.

Very often, upon reflection, people find their expectations of themselves and others unrealistic and they need to sit down and work out how to solve these issues or situations that often make them feel bored and lonely.

By taking a practical approach, it is possible for us to strive for a more meaningful and purposeful life and to be responsible for our own personal happiness and not rely or be dependent on others for it.

-THE MALAYSIA VOICE

** The views expressed on this opinion is of the writer and not the publisher