Solitude is The Antidote for Loneliness
To be alone is to be able to do more
It’s hard to believe, but for the past year, I have been living in solitude. Quitting noisy life to get quiet life. Stepping away from the constant distractions of social life.
For some who have noticed, it seems peculiar and perplexing. But, in my experiences, I’ve enjoy this journey immensely. But I understand why they think that way. We live in a world of pop culture that has created word ‘alone’ to express feeling lonely and less desirable.
While, in fact, it’s actually human nature to retreat inwardly amidst the part of our ugly today’s society.
Solitude is a form of self-care
In reality, solitude is the best remedy. It is a source of pleasure that comes within.
While the pleasure that used to come from something outside of you is typically temporary, it gives us pleasure today but often bring us pain tomorrow. Just like an euphoria of spending time with friends — going on vacation, partying, or binge-watch — has passed, you’ll feel terrible. It may seem that you had something very precious and lost it.
It feels like, bringing excitement for a while, but it’s an addictive clinging.
While solitude is a precisely way to fill your hollow from within.
Solitude is a strength
Allowing yourself to be solitude means you have someone who will always be your forever company — your true self. One that you no longer escape from.
Being alone means enabling us to explore our complexities and become student of ourselves. Learning to prioritize our values, which guide our decision-making process.
This will help us appreciate our strengths and acknowledge areas where we need improvement without any intersection of distraction. It will give us a sense of identity.
In my experiences, this has taught me to fully rely on myself, figure out what I care about, and learn more about who I’m, developing my skills, and making it easier for me to learn.
As a result, I have no issues with attachments to others, as I know what things will give me the true of happiness and enjoyment without depending on others.
In the end, in this modern, noisy world, I no longer feel loneliness, as I know how to be alone.
