Does being alone really give happiness?
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Hi, that is a very good question and one that doesn't have an easy answer! Throughout history, there have been many people who have actively sought out solitude and silence to end the suffering that they go through. While being immersed in work or study or any routine that fully engages you and gives you a sense of purpose, does give you happiness, true peace comes only with some degree of silence and introspection. To that end a little bit of time spent alone can reap rich dividends! If it is solitude you are seeking, perhaps begin by asking yourself why it is you seek it. Is it because you desire nothing or is it because you need to sort things out in your head. Or is there some other reason? Very often being in the midst of nature, or alone with good music or perhaps with a book can generate a sense of connection with something much bigger than ourselves. That something has been defined and studied by many over the ages, and maybe you want to experience this sense of balance and wholeness for yourself! Feeling connected and in touch with vastness can gift you with insight, clarity and peace. And this is often attained in solitude when you actively seek silence and quiet. One usually meditates alone, and meditation is known to enhance a feeling of peace and happiness not just briefly but over the long term. Our lives are busy and frantic. Perhaps some time spent alone is not such a bad thing after all!
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