The romantic ideal of two people pair-bonding and staying together for a long time is still very much alive. However, in the current age, we can see that an increasing amount of people deliberately choose to stay single. Especially in the West, marriage is in decline, and singlehood is rising. According to data from the General […]
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How to Transform Yourself in Solitude
The Zhongnan mountains – located in the Shaanxi Province in China – have been a dwelling place for Taoist hermits for at least more than two thousand years. For centuries, they’ve been seeking refuge from society, and for different reasons. Some pursued a spiritual path, others wanted to reflect on the world from a distance […]
Read MoreHow to Deal With Loneliness 📽️
There are no fixed environmental criteria for loneliness to occur. It can happen anywhere, even in social settings, family gatherings, and in the presence of a spouse. We can feel alone in large groups of people, but the experience of loneliness can be totally absent when we’re in solitude. Nevertheless, there’s a body of research […]
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At the end of the day, loneliness is just a mindset. I won’t deny that it can be difficult to get rid of feelings of loneliness, because the desire for companionship is deeply ingrained in human nature. However, this doesn’t mean that we have to suffer when we are alone and that we cannot enjoy […]
Read MoreHow to be Alone 📽️
He who sits alone, sleeps alone, and walks alone, who is strenuous and subdues himself alone, will find delight in the solitude of the forest. Buddha, Dhammapada, 305. Some people avoid solitude like the plague. Others love being alone and thrive best in solitude when they’re far away from the endless chatter of their fellow […]
Read MoreThe Power of Solitude 📽️
The idea of being alone often frightens people. And I agree that being alone forever isn’t necessarily a desirable position to be in. However, being separated from the herd for a while to spend time by yourself can benefit us immensely. Let’s explore the power of solitude. Human beings are social creatures. Nevertheless, there were […]
Read More8 Benefits of Traveling Alone 📽️
The first time I truly traveled alone was around 5 years ago. I didn’t really know what to expect, and how it would be to face the world equipped with a small trolley and backpack. Well, it was one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had, so I did it again two years ago. However, […]
Read MoreHow to be a Loner 📽️
Einzelgänger is a german word that could be translated as lone wolf. It is the animal that does not live in a pack. Or at least: doesn’t want to. In the human world, we call this person a loner. A person that follows his or her own path. I have called this channel Einzelgänger because […]
Read MoreHow To Be Happy Alone | 4 Ways 📰
Are you afraid that you will be unhappy when you’re alone? This article will show you four ways to be happy in solitude. Generally I have always been successful in finding ways to enjoy myself alone without getting lonely. Especially the last few years I have been spending my majority of free time in solitude. […]
Read More3 Reasons Why I Spent NYE In Solitude 📰
New Year’s Eve is by many considered as the party of the year. Fireworks and drunkeness can be considered the collective rite of passage. But me? I declined. Since I can remember I’ve always been a NYE fanatic. I loved the smell of fireworks, being together with loved ones, the shows on television, counting the […]
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