Society, you're a crazy breed.

“Ordinary men hate solitude. But the Master makes use of it, embracing his aloneness, realizing he is one with the whole universe.” – Lao Tzu

Being alone seems to have become such a taboo. I've noticed so many people around me want to be in a relationship or have friends simply to have company. Way too many people I know are in unhappy relationships because they are comfortable and scared to be alone again. Nervous of the unknown. To live a life that way doesn't seem like living at all to me. We (as a society) have made simple things, such as going to dinner or seeing a movie by yourself, something "uncool". I've heard my friends wonder, "Why are they eating alone?", "They look sad, I wonder where their friends are". Personally, I enjoy my alone time. I  need it. I don't mind going out on my own and doing things. I don't always need someone surrounding me. I'm sure, if you're close to me, you know I am one who enjoys solitude. I can't imagine being in a relationship where I am always with the person, always having to check in and tell someone what I'm doing. Meh. We have to be at peace with being by ourselves. I truly believe the quote,

"I think it's very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not be defined by another person." -Oscar Wilde

We forget who we are if we can't be alone. We slowly become defined by the people we are constantly surrounded by. How can you know who YOU are if you're too scared to spend time alone with yourself?

:)