I found myself at the cinema, alone, on a Friday night.
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I found myself at the cinema, alone, on a Friday night.
Glancing around the room I observed the groups of people; friends, couples and families. In the sea of individuals, hardly anyone was by themselves and suddenly I felt very lonely.

I pondered about a lot of other tasks I do in my own company; shopping, going to the museum, art galleries and often to cafes. Ultimately, I left the cinema feeling concerned about the amount of time I spend solo. Did this mean I am isolated"
In the last couple of years, I’ve learnt that being alone doesn’t always suggest loneliness. However, the idea of the solitary figure is often a foreign one.
Moving from a small town to the big city had a tremendous impact on my social life. I no longer had my home friends; I saw them regularly and they lived within walking distance. My newfound circle was smaller and it was how I found myself in the centre of London, seeing a movie on my own.

Nonetheless, I was loving it.
 
Being by ourselves is a chance for new creativity, ideas and is so beneficial for our minds. It does not denote reclusiveness or a hermit lifestyle, much rather a more conscious effort to feel comfortable with ourselves and not reliant on others for our self-confidence.
 
Aloneness allows the time to discover ourselves again. When was the last time we truly felt solace&q...