danielmoe
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Hello. I have used a fair amount of time to think about the difference of the meanings of the words (in the title), and how that relates to my life. And I still do that sometimes, mostly just to confirm that "I'm right", that I'm on the right path so to speak.
I am very often alone. I am an alone person, but I don't feel lonely. I don't know if that makes sense to others than me, but I'm perfectly fine with being alone most of the time. Of course I also need some kind of human stimuli, but I'm actually better off with that being a small part of my life.
I think that could be explained by Jung's definition, that you're either introvert og extravert. I'm extremely introvert, but people with a huge amount of extraversion might not be able to come to the same conclusion as follows. One way to find out what you are, without filling out a number of formulas, is by thinking about, how you restore and consume your energy level. Some do it alone, some when with company. Introverts restore alone and consume with others.
The reason why I made this thread is, that over the years, this kind of thought pattern helped me realize, that I was never really lonely (as first thought). I just liked being by my self. That made a huge difference for me and how I percieved and lived my life. I.e. I feel much better turning down invitiations, because I now "know" what I need and what is best for me.
I hope that this might be of use for people, who feels lonely, but maybe only should feel alone.
This is of course just my opinion and experience, so what are your thoughts on the two words and their different meanings?
I am very often alone. I am an alone person, but I don't feel lonely. I don't know if that makes sense to others than me, but I'm perfectly fine with being alone most of the time. Of course I also need some kind of human stimuli, but I'm actually better off with that being a small part of my life.
I think that could be explained by Jung's definition, that you're either introvert og extravert. I'm extremely introvert, but people with a huge amount of extraversion might not be able to come to the same conclusion as follows. One way to find out what you are, without filling out a number of formulas, is by thinking about, how you restore and consume your energy level. Some do it alone, some when with company. Introverts restore alone and consume with others.
The reason why I made this thread is, that over the years, this kind of thought pattern helped me realize, that I was never really lonely (as first thought). I just liked being by my self. That made a huge difference for me and how I percieved and lived my life. I.e. I feel much better turning down invitiations, because I now "know" what I need and what is best for me.
I hope that this might be of use for people, who feels lonely, but maybe only should feel alone.
This is of course just my opinion and experience, so what are your thoughts on the two words and their different meanings?
