Loneliness is a negative state, marked by a sense of isolation. One feels that something is missing. It is possible to be with people and still feel lonely—perhaps the most bitter form of loneliness.
Solitude is the state of being alone without being lonely. It is a positive and constructive state of engagement with oneself. Solitude is desirable, a state of being alone where you provide yourself wonderful and sufficient company. It’s important to spend time around people. You can improve your habits and learn new things when you’re surrounded by interesting people. Of course, much of life’s biggest joys stem from our relationships. But too much “people time” might also be a bad thing. Our digital devices often make us feel like we need to be connected 24/7. And all of the noise, activity, and hustle can wear you out and ironically can leave you feeling lonelier than ever. Solitude is an essential component to your healthy and well-being.
We come to this earth alone, and we depart apart. We are individuals. If we can observe our existence, we will recognize that although we live among others, we experience our life by ourselves in the sense that our inner world is ours. Nobody can live our lives except us. Of course, we are also connected with the whole world as we are a piece of the One Great puzzle of life, but at the same time, every single individual is in a sense alone or on his own.
Cultivating a sense of harmony in our separate experiences in the world can help us connect with ourselves and overcome the feeling of loneliness and develop solitude instead. Solitude, in this sense, is a profound spiritual truth of existence, and just by looking at the stars at night, we can understand that every single planet or star stands alone as a shining diamond between other shinning diamonds. Cultivate this feeling of being alone but unique among other unique Divine Beings, and this will help appreciate more your existence rather than make you feel lonely.
Pollyannaism 