“Being alone has a power that very few people can handle.” -Steven Aitchison

The concept of being alone is something that I have reflected on a lot during different situations in my life, including the quarantine. I used to think that I had to be surrounded by people all the time. The more popular and the more friends, the better! But upon meditating and reflecting, I realized that:

• it’s possible to feel alone even when you are surrounded by people
• in order to recharge, I need time alone
• if I want clarity on my vision for myself, it requires time by myself
• my creative process centers on alone time to let my mind wander
• when I take a break from the world, I show up better in the world
• it’s ok to be alone

Some of the greatest people that I admire spend much of their time alone to recharge and reflect. This is how they are able to put themselves out there in such an impactful way to uplift the world. So shifting the way that we think about alone time can really make a difference.