I have often thought about the difference between being alone and being lonely - but the other day I actually saw something that took me a little closer to what I think must be a suitable description of the difference.
It happened when I saw a sign on which someone wrote: "A customer should never be left alone with their own thought".
Of course, thinking solely business, there is a certain reason in saying so. However, it initially led my mind to the thought that we can all benefit from having someone near us to help us when we do not want to be alone with our thoughts.
And then it dawned om me: lonely is what I am when I am alone with my thoughts without wanting it to be so. And when I'm lonely, anyone with whom I can share my thoughts is a friend.
I only wish for anyone that they will always have good friends available when loneliness closes in. And I'll do what I can to be a good friend when people around me do not want to be alone with their thoughts - while at the same time respecting, when people actually want to be alone with their thoughts.
(Translated from Alene med sine tanker)
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