“I learned the differences between being lonely and being alone, but at peace. The ability to be alone is a learned strength. You must make yourself so vulnerable that you are forced to face your fear of loneliness and discover how to thrive.”
— someone who feels energized surrounded by friendly people. I find comfort and security in others, and I try to return the favor in volumes. I love to hug, share, and joke with people, especially when they’re sad.
But there’s also a tougher side of extroversion: I have had to overcome a colossal fear of being left out and truly alone. I grew up thinking that a solo night at home was not okay. Compound this with the negative effects of social media , and I feel like disconnecting meansI am currently buying my first apartment; it’s a listed second-floor fixer-upper. It’s in a converted 1800s mental asylum, which counted the Queen’s cousin as a patient .
I learned more about myself in those few days than I had in years because I was forced to deal with my own company. I rapidly made new friends, but I also took time for myself for the first time. I learned the differences between being lonely and being alone, but at peace. The ability to be alone is a learned strength. It’s important to make yourself vulnerable so that you are forced to face your fear of loneliness and discover how to thrive.A little solitude offers peace and new opportunities.
Taking that new perspective that solitude actually provides space to breathe rather than feel like I’m in detention helps dispel thatAlso, I’ve pretty much promised everyone I know a key, and the apartment comes with a pool!
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