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You're right about that Dev. Making my own choice to stay away from people for a while isn't really being alone. But it's more alone than staying in a village, or town, or city, or having contact with people. It's often a long weekend away from everyone, which is not really being alone. I totally agree with you on that.
As BP says, there is a MASSIVE gap between minimal human contact, and having a full blown 12 hour conversation.
I would like to also point out that there is an even bigger gap between ZERO human contact, and just nodding at a neighbour.
For a little fun, extract yourself from ALL human contact, for 3 days. If that's not possible, try a weekend. I mean ALL human contact. No radio, no TV, no forum/internet (that includes porn). No going to the shops, not even open curtains to see people outside, if you live near people. Better still, find somewhere super remote, and go there for a long weekend. I know parts of Scotland where you won't see ANYONE for a good 2 weeks, even if you're walking about. Even somewhere like Exmouth or Dartmoor can keep you away for a small period of time.
Solo camping is a brilliant way to experience a slight feeling of solitude. Yes you're choosing to be away from everyone, but it's a big step toward feeling alone. Without human contact, the mind does start to play with you. I know guys that have been solo camping and totally tripped on it.
But remember, the gap between total isolation, and choosing to be alone, is HUGE!!!
Solo camping is nothing compared to being totally alone, but at least it's a start toward knowing what it's really like.
As BP says, there is a MASSIVE gap between minimal human contact, and having a full blown 12 hour conversation.
I would like to also point out that there is an even bigger gap between ZERO human contact, and just nodding at a neighbour.
For a little fun, extract yourself from ALL human contact, for 3 days. If that's not possible, try a weekend. I mean ALL human contact. No radio, no TV, no forum/internet (that includes porn). No going to the shops, not even open curtains to see people outside, if you live near people. Better still, find somewhere super remote, and go there for a long weekend. I know parts of Scotland where you won't see ANYONE for a good 2 weeks, even if you're walking about. Even somewhere like Exmouth or Dartmoor can keep you away for a small period of time.
Solo camping is a brilliant way to experience a slight feeling of solitude. Yes you're choosing to be away from everyone, but it's a big step toward feeling alone. Without human contact, the mind does start to play with you. I know guys that have been solo camping and totally tripped on it.
But remember, the gap between total isolation, and choosing to be alone, is HUGE!!!
Solo camping is nothing compared to being totally alone, but at least it's a start toward knowing what it's really like.
Dissent is the highest form of Patriotism - Thomas Jefferson
Those who sacrifice freedom for security deserve neither - Benjamin Franklin
Those who sacrifice freedom for security deserve neither - Benjamin Franklin