Not talking about being lonely, just being alone. There’s a big difference. What with being plugged into our electronic devices, finding parties to go to, hustling about in groups at work or crowds getting to/from work, taking care of family, we don’t have a lot of time alone, by ourselves. Yet, being alone is good for us. It aids creativity, production, happiness, outlook, a chance to do what you want to do, and even sociability.
Sound impossible? Read Leigh Weingus’ Huffington Post article ‘Alone time’ is really good for you. In fact, read it all by yourself, with nobody else around.