Adena M'lynn's Voice

Peace and love grow together, nourishing the soul and uniting hearts in a world longing for harmony. I think peace and love are about true connections between us.  Longing for connection is a deep, universal yearning that resides within every heart, a desire to be seen, understood, and valued by others. To me, the feeling of wanting to bridge the gap between myself and the world around me, seeking relationships that nourish my spirit and provide a sense of belonging. In a world often marked by isolation and superficial interactions, this longing drives me to reach beyond loneliness, craving the comfort of genuine bonds that make me feel whole. Connection, at its core, fulfills the need for shared experiences, empathy, and warmth that comes from knowing we are not alone. Peace and love are the foundation of harmony, creating a world where kindness flows freely and understanding bridges the gaps between us. Peace is the calm in our hearts that allows us to face challenges with grace,...

 by Adena M’lynn In moments when the world turns its coldest shoulder, when the fabric of connection seems threadbare, I find myself adrift in a sea of disconnection, engulfed in a loneliness feeling like a heavy weight upon my chest. The light of hope, that elusive spark, seems to dim and flickering out, leaving me in shadows that stretch endlessly, swallowing every echo of warmth and companionship. I walk through these days disoriented in a dense fog, where every step feels uncertain, and the path ahead is obscured. The isolation isn't just around me; it seeps within, creating a chasm that appears too vast to bridge. In these moments, when despair whispers with a voice too convincing, the notion of a brighter tomorrow feels like a myth, a story told to comfort those who haven't seen what I've seen, felt what I've felt. The world, in its vastness, paradoxically seems to shrink to the confines of my own solitude, a universe contracting until it's just me, alone with...

by Adena Harmon As I traveled to meet with a builder and real estate agent in upper Michigan, I suddenly realized just how profound my loneliness was. I had hoped to meet someone during my time in Detroit since I was flying in and out from here, but weeks ago, she had told me, "Sorry, I won't be here." My heart sank. We had discussed meeting in person for over a year. Although we have drifted apart in terms of developing a friendship, we have work on a project that keeps us connected for a while longer. As I sit here in the Detroit airport alone, I realize I could easily move to sit near someone and strike up a conversation, but the weight of my sadness feels overwhelming at the moment. It’s moments like this when I have to remind myself of self-care and even when I don’t want to do something, I should. One human emotion, loneliness often finds its way into our lives, sitting heavily in the chest, a paradoxical blend of absence and presence. This feeling can creep up in t...