True maturity is not to be sociable with others, but to be at peace with loneliness

Mondo Psychological Updated on 2024-02-01

"In a person's life, whether it is sunny everywhere or muddy all the way, loneliness is the normal state of life. This sentence in "One Hundred Years of Solitude" speaks to the true meaning of life. In the journey of life, we will inevitably experience loneliness, and true maturity is not to be good at socializing with others, but to be good at living with loneliness.

Loneliness is an inevitable practice in life. Loneliness is preceded by confusion, and loneliness is followed by growth. Many people are afraid of loneliness and think that loneliness is a negative emotion that can make people feel lonely and helpless. However, loneliness can also be a positive force that allows us to better understand ourselves and think about the meaning of life.

Before founding Apple, Jobs had a lonely period of being fired from Apple. During this time, he did not fall into self-pity, but re-examined his life and career plans. Eventually, he found a new direction in his loneliness, founded Apple, and became one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world.

Many great artists, scientists, and writers have sought inspiration in solitude and created masterpieces. For example, Vincent van Gogh lived a life full of loneliness and pain, but his artwork shows his deep passion and love for life.

In solitude, we can better listen to our inner voice and think about what we really want. Loneliness also gives us more time and space to pursue our dreams and explore our potential.

As Rousseau said, "The pleasures of socializing, while tempting, are often distracting." It is only when a person is alone that he can fully focus on his thoughts and feelings. "When we are able to make peace with solitude, we are able to understand ourselves better and find our inner strength and wisdom.

Of course, being at peace with solitude doesn't mean that we have to isolate ourselves completely. Humans are social creatures, and we need to communicate and interact with others. However, we also need to learn to find balance in solitude and maintain our independence and individuality.

On the road of life, we will meet many people, but in the end we still have to face ourselves. Loneliness is the norm in life, and we need to learn to accept it and live in peace with it. In solitude, we can find our true selves and achieve our own growth and progress.

Let us bravely face loneliness, no longer confused, grow in loneliness, and become a better version of ourselves.

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