The Cure for Loneliness

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This video was inspired from a quote by the French philosopher Blaise Pascal "All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone".

I’m noticing more and more often that people tend to avoid spending time alone, because it makes them feel lonely. Whenever they experience a form of anxiety, they seek the company of others to escape their negative thoughts.

To be honest, I do it as well. We all do.

But it's increasingly important to stop running away from yourself and learn to spend time alone. It doesn't mean you're lonely, it's actually quite the opposite.

It is an invitation to deepen the connection with yourself. It is a sacred space in which you replenish your energy, explore your passions, and cultivate self-love.

True growth comes in times when you are alone by yourself, I really do believe that. It is in those moments that you will find clarity, self-discovery, and a deeper sense of inner peace.

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[auto]

What people are failing to understand about this video is he’s not saying you should be alone forever. He’s saying that by cultivating a healthy independence & better relationship with yourself you can begin to attract people who are right for you without all of the codependency. There is nothing wrong with forming lasting emotional bonds with others, the problem arises only when you are so reliant on those connections that you’d rather be around others than confront your own shadow. What he is implying is that by taking time and enjoying your own company you form a better connection to self & therefore a greater understanding of self & you are able to show up in the world as a healthier more confident person overall.

[ren]

There is a difference between feeling lonely and being lonely. One is where you feel it when not around people. The other one is not having anyone at all, that is genuine loneliness.

[ytu..]

i get anxiety when i am with other people. When i am alone i finally feel free. I always ride my bike to places in the woods where nobody is and i just sit there and listen to the sounds. This is peace.

[callumhaynes]

"Stop searching for comfort in others"

That statement really resonates

[ny]

As a hardcore introvert, this is the opposite problem I have. I do miss social interactions, but I burn out easily and crumple into my anxiety-ridden self and need to retreat from people. I love being alone with my thoughts, but my innermost needs for even a little social interaction is the bane of my existence. This is a great video for extroverts, it’s interesting viewing these issues from a different perspective.

[nomadp]

I’ve been living in Finland for the past two years and one of the things I learned is the beauty of solitude. I relate to this story so much. Thanks for sharing!

[rolandcarpenter]

Here’s the thing: I already spend and enjoy a lot of time alone, but deep down I’m incredibly lonely, because I’m on the complete other side of the spectrum, where I spend almost all of my time alone and extremely rarely connect with any of my peers.

[stern_noon]

I've experienced the beauty of solitude long ago, I cut off unhealthy relationships from my life and I'm on my healing journey. I feel free when I'm all by myself but I do crave deep connections with other people. I feel like I keep meeting the wrong people (for me) in my life but I'm still hopeful that one day I'll meet my kind of people with whom our souls can connect.

[the_gamblerman]

My aggravation of loneliness happened a year ago, when a girl left me, but I got out of the hole. I was helped by several friends and my hobby - the gym.
I'm back at it after a few years off, I'm 73kg now, I squat 120/10, bench press 110/6, deadlift 150/8 and I feel good. Quit drinking, now i am going farming and riding my 150cc motorcycle for fun. Keep moving dude! You are definitely not alone and like-minded people are nearby)) greetings from Ukraine.👋

[siskfjkfkk]

Since covid happened everything has gone down for me. Seems like I'm stuck. It feels like I'm drowning but I'm not dying and also I'm not floating. only stuck. Loneliness, sickness, failures and family problems have taken a toll on my mental and physical well-being. I hope it gets better for me as well as for others. Thanks for this video! Cheers

[MrDrpoptart]

As someone who hates being alone and who lives secluded most of the week, this is pretty decent advice honestly. I usually think its weird to do certain things solo like going to a restaurant, checking out a particular store; lifting weights, but once I do so I feel relieved. Its easy to doomsday and believe you'll be outlined by strangers, however this is really rare(and if it happens, its usually not in a negative manner). Reminds me I should try stuff without bugging my friends for once lol. Thank you for reminding me of this and encouraging me to do it again :)

[AIM-PRT]

Loneliness and being alone are two different things. Like you said, being alone is a good thing where it allows you to deepen a connection to yourself. To me, loneliness is a state where you don't have meaningful connections to the people around you

[anachronologist]

Love the video, but I also offer another perspective. I'm a natural introvert. Was seperated from family and raised in foster care since 9 years old. I have always been very comfortable being alone and with myself and even have a degree of social anxiety, feeling like I need to have at least some time alone every day or I'd go nuts.

The downside to this is that me now at 35 years old, I've found it exceedingly difficult to form and maintain relationships. I can't name a single person I've known my entire life that is still with me today, and most people I know now I've only met in the last 15 or so years. I often go days or even weeks at a time without any significant interaction with another person, even online. Life feels hollow, empty, and unbearably lonely. I get crippling bouts of depression where I worry I live the rest of my life completely alone, never to form meaningful friendships or ever have a family of my own. Yes, being able to be comfortable alone with yourself is a virtue, but I also feel like (especially in today's culture), isolation can be a silent killer.

Much love for the video my friend

[j.d.s.]

No better feeling than being lonely/alone at a place you have been years ago with friends that is now abandoned. I think it cured some of the emotional void I would say loneliness is:
We used to have a small place in the woods as kids where we built a little shelter with rocks to sit on and interior like small chairs and stuff.
Now, 10 years later I revisited and had to hack trough thick brush and trees to get there, bur it was worth the thorns and the scratches.
It looked like I had remebred it, only now overgrown and old, but still with a feeling of childish innocence and the dreams we had of building a little cabin in the woods.
It felt nostalgic, but with a huge sense of melancholy and like I abandoned a part of my life in these woods that stayed there for me to revisit one day.
It even got kind of eerie as the sun set down, in a way that I have to abandon this place again, but this time forever.
I still vividly remember the bike ride home, embraced by orange warm sunlight, like I was closing a chapter in my life. I even shed a tear or two, or more.
But now, 3 years later, I still recall this day as a major shift in my life that made me feel less lonely, connecting with my childhood memory.

[drugsarebad]

When i was about 18-19 i was sitting alone on the couch in my apartment. I had texted all my friends from highschool (we all had recently graduated that year) and they were all busy. This was one of the first times i was truly unable to be around anyone. I took a moment and had a revelation: that is what life is. Being with ourselves, exploring our inner thoughts, finding who we truly are, and cherishing those moments when it’s just you and god.

If you can master comfort in those moments, you’ll never truly be alone.

[Pandoraable]

Sometimes I wonder if people are using solitude as an excuse not to confront social anxiety. It’s always good to explain the nuance of these things.

We’re not meant to be alone forever.

[orpus]

my solitude keeps me sane, it really stresses me out when people cant respect that, especially when its the type of friend who cant stand being alone themselves

[a-uniss]

Your work is amazing, your cinematography is incredible, and the morals you preach are phenomenal. Truly inspired me to start filming and get my life together

[smokymcpot]

Im watching this sitting alone in a dark room wishing I could hear someone's voice other than my own. The cure for loneliness is another person not isolation. Trust me

[doomera]

There is a flip side to everything. I am a shut-in or what people would call an isolated person. I haven't had a meaningful social interaction or friend in three or four years. What we seek are friendships that meet our needs. It's when the need is not met people have a tendency to withdraw from society whether good or bad