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Bask in your solitude; it’s good for you
Ever since I was a kid, I enjoyed being with myself and always found pleasure in my company, which contributes to many positive relationships. No, they haven’t been perfect in any regard, but they also haven’t been mentally, emotionally, or physically damaging or life-threatening.
Too many people fear being alone. Too many fear being in their own presence with no one to face but themselves. They don’t know how to do it, and if they are alone, misery floods their minds.
A few people close to me don’t know how to be alone, so they find themselves in compromising situations and relationships with others. When you don’t know how to be alone, you miss out on opportunities to grow, develop, and gain a strong sense of self-awareness, and you also can slow down learning what you seek in your relationship with others.
Solitude can be painful. We were created to be social creatures. But once you find comfort in the discomfort, the pain subsides, and bliss and wholeness follow.
Key Message: Learn how to be alone. Enjoy your presence. Don’t force relationships. Don’t jump into compromising situations and relationships because you fear being with yourself. Cultivate a healthy relationship with yourself, so you can experience healthy and fulfilling relationships with others.
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