One of the most poignant remarks I remember from the late great Robin Williams was how alone he felt even in a crowd. How often do those feelings hit us as well? Where we might be having some small talk with colleagues, associates. “friends” without really talking? It is if we are a machine knowing what the proper things we’re supposed to say not to offend, hurt, or trouble those around us so we just say what isn’t really part of how we’re actually feeling? We don’t want to burden others with our actually thoughts so the real us stay’s hidden in a crowd that is talking while we try to listen. Some use art, music or writing when these moments appear to take us away from ourselves for too long. Yet if that loneliness becomes to severe it’s best to speak to a professional who will always be there to listen and let you be yourself even if it’s a crowd of two.