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Also - it can help to understand what the feeling of loneliness is about.

In some ways that is obvious - loneliness is the want of company (the feeling of missing out, being left out, socially)

Loneliness is completely natural - though sometimes nature (our feelings) can be a little bit outdated. And with a little bit of insight - those feelings can be mitigated (updated)

Sometimes it only takes a small readjustment in thinking - to appreciate the company that everyone always has. Themselves.!

People can feel lonely in crowds of people. And that feeling can be mitigated if someone shows that person a friendly gesture.

Ask yourself this question - who knows you like no other?

You!

So - be kind to yourself & you will, in general, be kind to others also. Sometimes - good people choose to be alone because the "crowd" doesn't interest them. Other times - the "crowd" is more like them.

To quote "There are lots of people (myself included) keeping each other company on there"

And of course - mastodon is ideal for connecting people that share similar interests (social norms and values)