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{Enneagram for Moms #3} ARE YOU LONELY?

enneagram friendship loneliness motherhood podcast series Feb 15, 2021

Have you ever felt lonely? 

Are you sometimes surprised by your feelings of loneliness even as you are surrounded by a house full of little people? 

Do you find yourself disconnected or reserved with your kids and spouse because of your feelings of loneliness? 

I know I have and more than once. Because not long ago I had three little babies, in a city where I still felt like a stranger, and I was so dang lonely.

And what was already a lonely road is even more lonely because over the last year, you and I have found ourselves more isolated and more divided than ever. 

So, what is a mama to do? Especially if you face intense physical limitations and ongoing lock downs?

That's why I'm dedicating a whole episode to share a few ideas to help pull you out of that lonely place and empower you to take the next step out of your loneliness.  

Now, ironically, I have more that one close friendship thanks to a Chick-fil-a meet cute, and today I am sharing about one of my favorites. 

Here’s the deal, my story wouldn’t have been significant today if it was only about meeting a stranger at a restaurant and having a pleasant conversation. 

It’s meaningful because this friend has become one of my dearest and closest friends.

But, before we could even have a friendship there were three things that happened first, and they are the basis for the three questions I'm asking you.

Do you view yourself as worthy of friendship, and intimacy?

Are you willing to both give and receive friendship?

Are you scared to connect, afraid you’ll be let down?

These are the questions I want you to ask yourself as you explore your desire for friendship. And I'm helping you with some guided answers in episode #189 of the Enneagram for Moms series.