We live in a noisy world, surrounded by all kinds of voices—others’ comments, worldly prejudices, and the hustle and bustle of life. We are always used to prosperity, companionship, and relying on others. We are afraid of being alone, afraid of facing loneliness alone, afraid of listening to the voice of our hearts alone. It seems that being alone is loneliness, desolation, and being out of group.

But after years of experience, we realize that being alone is never loneliness or desolation, but a practice, a way to reconcile with ourselves, and an opportunity to precipitate ourselves. When we are alone, we can take off all masks, let go of all fatigue, put aside all worldly distractions, calm down, listen to the voice of our hearts, and understand what we really want and what we don’t want. When we are alone, we can precipitate our emotions, sort out our thoughts, reflect on our shortcomings, and grow slowly, becoming more transparent.

Only by learning to be alone with yourself can you truly understand yourself. In the noisy crowd, we often lose ourselves, change ourselves to cater to others, and disguise ourselves to integrate into the group, gradually forgetting our original appearance. But when we are alone, we don’t need to cater to anyone, don’t need to disguise ourselves, can be our most real selves, talk to ourselves, get along with ourselves, and slowly understand our hearts and find our direction.

Only by learning to be alone with yourself can you have inner peace and strength. When we can face being alone calmly, find happiness in being alone, and precipitate ourselves in being alone, we will no longer be troubled by external voices, no longer be influenced by worldly prejudices, and no longer torment ourselves because of others’ evaluations. We will have a strong heart and the confidence to be calm and unhurried, walking firmly on our own path in life.

May we all learn to be alone with ourselves, precipitate ourselves in loneliness, heal ourselves in loneliness, and grow ourselves in loneliness. Do not be afraid of loneliness, do not escape from being alone. In the time of being alone, keep a calmness, retain a love, live as your own light, and illuminate the path ahead.