How to Enjoy Being Alone: Embracing Solitude One day, I looked around and realized something. People I used to spend time with were busy or had drifted away. Suddenly, I found myself spending more time alone than I ever had before. At first, it felt uncomfortable. I asked myself: “Is it okay to be alone?” But as time passed, I realized that being alone isn’t something to fear. Instead, it’s an opportunity — a chance to understand myself better and to grow.