Master The Art Of Being Alone

Loneliness and depression 

can take a toll on an 

individual, spiritually, physically, 

mentally, and emotionally.

So we should take precautions to avoid such feelings.

Out of the mental and emotional tunnel that keeps you engaged in the vice of your choice.

The vice that keeps your days in a predictable loop of instant gratification and little to no success in your endeavors.

The tunnel that traps the progress you make toward your goals, and damages the relationships you hold dear.

We understand in these states of mind distancing yourself can feel most beneficial to you.

Not wanting to wake up in the morning, almost as if you are confused as to why you are still here.

Neglecting yourself with either your poor eating habits or decision-making.

The feeling of unworthiness to life's blessings, this sorrowful feeling of being left out.

​If not attended to these negative feelings can lay root in your mind and unfortunately become completely permanent.

Today, we are going to give you 7 healthy ways the Stoics mastered the art of being alone.

This way, you can grow closer to yourself, and overcome the darkness of this world's influences.

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7 Stoic Ways:

1. Be Your Own Host - The purpose of this principle is to create mental resilience in the face of challenge and negative self-talk. Being alone can be daunting, and open your mind to endless thoughts. But running from them will not benefit you.

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Being alone allows you to become aware of your inner narrative, and gently guide it to more constructive and compassionate conversation.

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2. Realizing We Are Always Connected - Solitude often carries the weight of loneliness, yet it holds the power to connect us deeply to the world around us. The secret isn't in filling every empty moment with distractions, but in understanding that being alone offers a unique opportunity to connect with oneself and the universe.

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3. Sit With It - Whenever the silence becomes too loud, sit with it. Embracing solitude isn't only a necessity, it's an art. You must face the part of yourself that you continuously run from.

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• The fears.
• The Insecurities.
• The dreams you are too afraid to chase.

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Cultivating a friendship with solitude doesn't mean you're shutting out the world, it means exploring the world within.

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4. Chase Your Dreams - Being alone isn't just about solitude. It's about discovering a path where dreams are not just mere thoughts, but achievable destinations.

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Ever wonder why the silence of your own company can feel louder than the most loudest parties?

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It's because, in those quiet moments, the voice that guides you toward your truest desires becomes audible the moment you start to realize that following the crowd often leads us away from our own unique journey.

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5. Explore Nature - There's an old saying that goes, nature does not hurry yet everything is accomplished. Sometimes the world around us can feel as though it's moving too fast leaving you craving solitude but not knowing how to embrace it.

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Being alone doesn't have to invoke loneliness or boredom, instead picture it as an invitation to explore nature and reconnect with yourself amidst the tranquility of nature. This journey of solitude isn't about escaping life, but more about discovering a deeper understanding.

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6. Create - Solitude is your greatest ally in the circumstance of the creative process. Using the silence to adhere to your creative ability. Though you may even believe you are not creative, chances are you haven't given yourself enough time in solitude to allow your mind to roam further into creative thoughts and ideas.

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The act of creation is transformative. It's a conversation with the deepest part of who you are. With each creation, you are building a bridge between your inner world, and the reality you inhabit.

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7. Engage In Self-Reflection And Journaling - The journey of solitude is not only about spending time in isolation but engaging in a reflective dialogue with yourself.

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Marcus Aurelius was not only a timeless emperor, but a man who turned his reflections into a timeless guide.

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What if your thoughts and reflections can also serve as your guide? This isn't about crafting perfect prose, but about pouring out your thoughts and learning from them.

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The simple act of journaling can unlock doors within you that you never realized existed.

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in,The Stoic Community