I Don’t Want to be Alone and Lonely

Summary

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I Don’t Want to be Alone and Lonely.

Humans are encoded to be social creatures. It is grafted into our genes to have companionship. Preferring solitude is not the norm and this psychological characteristic usually has some underlying motive(s) behind it.

Touching and being touched in a wholesome manner brings out the best in a person. Feeling connected gives a person a sense of being. That being said, there are circumstances where preferring solitude is wise. It can help preserve one’s emotional stability. It may even protect one’s health.

Being alone and lonely is not attractive. But, this state is far better than living with the anxiety that the wrong companion brings. Existing with an incompatible companion is insanity that leads to a variety of negative consequences. This living environment brings no satisfaction, joy, nor calm into a person’s life.

It is a place where no one honestly wants to be. But it happens, and when it does, run for your life because that is what is a stake. One day leads to another. Each day has an array of heartaches, headaches, anguish, and distresses. These must be endured.

I know a particular idiot closely. He has placed himself into this disagreeable predicament more than once. The bizarre thing about him is that he knew full well on each occasion. He was unwittingly heading into quicksand. Knowing this was an error in judgment, instead of avoiding the quicksand, he willingly walked straight into it.

When he began sinking, he did not pull himself out of the mire. Instead, he did everything possible to make himself sink deeper and quicker.

I can’t fathom a name for this type of personality. It goes beyond the scope of reason and common sense. It is like a sickness that wants to get sicker. It involves having a mindset that is fatally stupid.

He finally extricated himself from the latest deplorable situation. He realized that he placed himself in such situations. He reached the conclusion that his best bet is to be alone.

He hates the consequences of solitude. Yet, he realizes he has a relentless propensity for chronically making bad choices and decisions. Thus, he has consigned himself to separation.

I know this dimwit intimately. I grieve for him. Still, I feel no sympathy for him. He is getting exactly what he deserves. A fool and his foolishness will reap his foolish rewards. No one needs to trouble themselves over him. He is not worthy of the energy it will take to do this.

Reeling within the turbulent grip of stormy nights. Tossed by tempestuous days, it is far better to be alone. It is preferable to solitude than to exist in turmoil, confusion, mistrust, and chaos. Misery can find it’s very own company and insanity can hide beneath the bed sheets.

Today is here, and in the twinkling of the eye, today is no more. Peace and rest come to those who seek it. They are the ones who know how to appreciate it once they find it.

It is hard to be alone and lonely, but a negative choice is far, far worse than going solo.