pure cream

there is a big difference between being alone and feeling lonely.
i think being alone is always associated with feeling lonely -- we always assume that was someobody is alone, that is because they feel alone. whether it be physically, mentally, emotionally. whether they feel alone romantically, or whether they feel alone in a large crowd of people. but, truthfully, they are completely seperate.

feeling alone is arguably one of the worst and hardest emotions, because at our happiest and at our most trying times, we turn to others for support, for celebration, for sympathy and empathy, and when we feel lonely, turning to others isn't always an option. many times, it is the reason we feel lonely in the first place. feeling lonely is painful, sad, and at times nearly impossible, but we must try to remember then we feel lonely, we are not alone.

being alone is something that we all need once in a while. lord knows i do. sometimes we all just need those moments to have nothing but the quiet, and nothing but the four walls around us. there is something so unbelievable peaceful, so incredibly pure, about being alone.

it is important to not confuse the two -- to not overstep the boundaries of being alone, while caring deeply about others feeling lonely. it is so very particular, but in the end, what is most important, is understanding that compassion, honesty, kindness, purely laughing, can prevent that feeling of loneliness, and make people feel like they can breathe when they are alone.