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Hôm nay chúng ta cùng theo dõi tiếp Phần 2 của bài nghe The Loneliness Question nhé!
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Voice 1
Anne had a bad experience. She needed help to get through the situation. Rick Warren wants people like Anne, Mrs. Singh, and Yangsheng Guo to find help. First he suggests that people use their time wisely. During lonely periods people may not take care of themselves. They may not eat enough food. They may not exercise. And they may not care how they look. Rick says:
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“Resist the desire to do nothing. Loneliness can make you paralysed - frozen by fear. Do what you can do to fight loneliness.”
Voice 2
Part of fighting loneliness is to try new things. Some people join local interest groups. Other people learn new skills. They may learn how to use a computer, how to cook or how to speak another language. And some people may work a few hours a week for free - they volunteer. This way they get out of the house. And they can be around other people.
Voice 1
One woman decided to fight loneliness by volunteering for a hospice. A hospice is a special hospital for dying people. The woman’s name is Marilyn. She was experiencing a lonely time in her life. Volunteering had a strong influence on her. Marilyn said:
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“Volunteering for a hospice is a good experience. I have turned long lonely hours into productive time helping others. Volunteering changed my feelings about problems in my life”
Voice 2
When people are alone, they may start to think too much. Rick suggests that people do not think about their loneliness all the time. They will become sad if they only think about their problems. Thoughts like ‘poor me, poor me’ make people unhappy. For some people the sadness turns into deep anger or bitterness. They may be bitter at their family for not spending time with them. This anger can build and build. Sadness and anger are normal feelings. But a person who thinks good thoughts will feel better. And most people do not want to be with someone who is always sad or angry. People want to be with a happy peaceful person.
Voice 1
Rick Warren talks about how God can help people find peace and happiness. He says:
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“There is no place where God is not. He is in all places at all times. And you can talk with him often. Prayer is a great tool for lonely times. Talk to God. And let him speak to you.”
Voice 1
Finally, Rick talks about how lonely people can support their community. He suggests that they help other needy people. Showing love to other people in this way can be powerful. Then, they stop thinking about their own problems. Rick says:

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“Love is the cure for loneliness. Instead of waiting to be loved, we need to give love. Then we will receive love back in a plentiful amount.”
Voice 1
Loneliness is just one of many problems that people ask Rick about. Listen for more of his advice on other problems in future Spotlight programmes.
Voice 2
The writer and producer of today’s programme was Rachel Hobson. All quotes were adapted for this programme. The voices you heard were from South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. Computer users can find our programmes on our website at http://www.radio.english.net. This programme is called ‘The Loneliness Question’.
Voice 1
Thank you for joining us today. Until next time, goodbye.
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