When there is no one around except myself, and I can just be with my thoughts, without pretense and masks. It is at such moments that I understand how important it is to be able to be alone with myself.

It seems to me that being alone is not just a state. It is a small test that checks how much you can accept yourself as you are. When there is nowhere to run except into your thoughts, you begin to notice details that you did not pay attention to before. As if all the fuss goes away, and only I remain - with all my doubts, dreams and hopes.

On such evenings, I often catch myself looking for simple joys. Not necessarily big events or loud meetings. Sometimes a cup of hot tea, a cozy blanket and a favorite book are enough to feel warmth and peace. This is probably a small happiness - when you can create a space for yourself where you don't have to prove anything and don't strive for anything.

Honestly, sometimes it seems like the whole world is moving too fast. Everyone around is busy with their plans, achievements, events. And I just want to slow down so as not to lose myself in this flow. Maybe this is real maturity - not trying to always run forward, but being able to stop and understand what's inside you.

It's interesting that it is in such moments of loneliness that I begin to better understand what I really want. When there is silence around, desires become audible that usually drown out the noise of the outside world. And this is not always what is considered important. Sometimes you just want to be heard, just be near someone who will not demand an explanation.

You know, I noticed that loneliness is not always scary. It can even be kind if you learn to be friends with it. It teaches you to appreciate simple moments, cherish them and not be afraid to be yourself. I often think that it is evenings like these that help me understand who I really am.

Do you ever have moments like these when everything around you seems to slow down and there is only you and your thoughts? What does it mean for you to be alone and not feel lonely?

It is still a mystery to me. But it seems to me that there is something very important in this - learning to accept yourself and not being afraid of silence.

💭☕️📖Natalie