We may not be able to make babies alone, but we can do plenty of other things that are worth doing on our own without feeling lonely about it. Quite often, I find myself choosing to do things alone rather than inviting others to join in. It's not just that asking people is a hard … Continue reading The Pleasure of Doing Things Alone
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On Being Alone Without Feeling Lonely
We can be alone without feeling lonely or sad. We can be alone and useful and content. I am not implying that happiness lies in the complete independence that comes with being alone - after all, we are intrinsically social. Only that aloneness can be pleasant while it lasts, helping to prepare us for interdependence … Continue reading On Being Alone Without Feeling Lonely