Being by yourself is not a precursor for loneliness. In fact, solitude and loneliness are two different things. Solitude can be a healthy state of self-examination in which we are better able to connect with our personal feelings and thoughts.
Loneliness, on the other hand, can bring about stress and an unbearable feeling, or fear, of being alone. Loneliness can keep us from enjoying life. To feel lonely is to feel separated and disconnected from others in our lives.
Perhaps loneliness is the most debilitating emotion we encounter. Typically we are able to face almost any circumstance when we have someone to help us. But to live without the belief there is someone to share our happiness and struggles with can be frightening and it can be paralyzing. Life is meant to be shared. When it is not, we seemingly loose our strength.
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