Reply #12: you have to go out to the world [View All]

[sui generis]

it won't beat down your door you know!

Also, nurture something. A garden, a hobby, a critter or two.

Look for a soup kitchen or maybe a Meal on Wheels or other organization that will help you help make a difference in someone's life.

Do you play any instruments? See if you can find a pianist to accompany you. Start a social club - run an ad to see if anyone wants to start a culinary club with weekly or monthly dinners rotating at different people's houses.

Does the highschool need debate judges? Can you get involved in local theatre? Is there a historical building or place you could docent for? Take an art class or organize an art class and find an instructor to teach it. Get involved in your community - find out if there are lonely old folks who might need someone to talk to or run errands for them or occasionally have a meal with. I'm sure you'll think of something.

No matter what you do, taking action to "do something" will make you feel better.