Your Best Friend - The Art of Being Alone

If you had the chance to choose anyone in the world to be your best friend - someone who would always stand by your side, every second of every day - who would you choose?  

Would it be a family member, a close friend, a colleague? Or would you set out in search of someone who truly understands you, someone who will never leave your side?  

As we grow older, we realize that not everyone we meet is meant to stay forever. Some people teach us how to love, some show us kindness and compassion, some inspire us to follow our dreams, and some remind us to stay true to ourselves. Others, however, challenge us in ways that make us realize who we do not want to be around. Through all these experiences, we learn what to embrace in life and what to let go of.

With time, we seek out people who understand us, who treat us with the respect and love we deserve. But in a world where loyalty can be rare, we sometimes find ourselves exhausted, discouraged, or even alone.  

But here’s the good news: you already have one person who will always stand by your side. Someone who will do anything to make you happy, someone who will support you through every high and low, someone who will cheer for you as you grow, laugh with you in moments of joy, and cry with you when times are tough.  

That person is YOU.

Yes, you heard that right. You are your own greatest strength. You are the one who has the power to uplift yourself, to nurture your happiness, and to shape your future without waiting for someone else to do it for you. You control your thoughts, your actions, your words, and your behavior. No one else can define your worth or dictate who you should be.  

You might wonder, But what can I do alone?

The answer lies in understanding the difference between being alone and being lonely.  

Loneliness is feeling disconnected, lacking companionship, and having no one to share your thoughts with. Being alone, on the other hand, is an opportunity - an invitation to enjoy your own company, embrace your individuality, and find joy in the simplest things.  

And the beauty of being alone? It doesn’t take much to make it magical. It could be sipping on your favorite coffee while reading a book, taking a peaceful walk to admire nature’s beauty, treating yourself to a solo date, indulging in dessert, or even refreshing your wardrobe with a shopping spree. Maybe it’s singing with all your heart in your room, dancing like no one’s watching, or cooking a meal while choosing the perfect movie to watch.

Being alone is therapeutic. It gives you the space to see yourself as you truly are without outside influence. Maybe you realize you love a particular genre of music, that you’re funnier than you thought, or that you enjoy the quiet peace of solitude. The more you embrace this, the more you let go of negativity and focus on becoming the best version of yourself not the version the world expects, but the one that makes you happy.  

And something beautiful happens when you enjoy your own company: you become more at ease in social settings, knowing what to take to heart and what to let go. You radiate confidence, self-awareness, and inner peace, which in turn helps you uplift those around you.  

So, give yourself time. Give yourself patience. Give yourself the friendship you so freely give to others.  

You deserve it, you kind soul :)