Can We Thrive When We are Lonely? By Roland Majla

The Positive Psychology People

The text discusses loneliness and its various aspects. It mentions different perspectives on loneliness, including its potential for personal growth and its negative impact on health. The author explores the idea of self-worth and how some individuals punish themselves by allowing negative influences into their lives. They touch on the historical and cultural roots of guilt and the concept of sin. The text raises questions about the choice to fight back against negativity and the potential consequences of such choices. It suggests that people who prefer solitude may be ahead of their environment, focusing on positive deviance and seeking to bring out the best in humanity. The author acknowledges the duality of loneliness as both a positive and negative force and leaves it up to the reader to determine how to approach it.