At age 60 I still enjoy my own company. I tapped out about 20 years ago and will not go back. Thanks for sharing.

I have been struggling being a loner over the years. I've been questioning myself why I don't have a big circle of friends. I've been always thinking that there might be something wrong with me. But I realised that I've always wanted to be alone most of the time to be at peace.

Being a loner you get to know yourself better, you get to benefit more from the blessing of solitude and you understand life deeper, appreciate things deeper, and you also become more grateful for everything.

Being a loner makes me feel powerful. It means I don't need the assurance of others and that I'm confident in my own company. I am not limited by what others expect from me and that, to me, is the ultimate form of liberation.

Learning English was definitely a good decision! Now all the people who watch this channel benefit from your hard work.

I have no friends. I work alone, I don’t enjoy partying or drinking. Guess that makes me weird lol I’d like to have friends. Just how things have gone in my life situation. I am alone but not always lonely

you don't need a girl-friend, boy-friend, nor even anyone. you do need a cat or dog if you can. Be sure you have a heart for them.

We pretty much have the same character.. A loner. An introvert. Love it.

Being a “loner” is wonderful. I was married for 22 years then got divorced (her choice). First month being alone was scary and lonely but now (5 months later) it’s been great. I love having time all by myself and doing whatever I want on my own terms. Fortunately, she made it easier by being this evil and hateful person towards the end. So glad she showed me her true colors, you couldn’t pay me to go back. Now I look forward to enjoying life. Also, what made the transition easier was that I always believed and preached to my son and daughter to always love yourself and be happy by yourself and not to rely on anyone else for happiness. Finally, my friends came through in a huge way during this episode in my life. So yes, I love living and being alone, having genuine caring friends was also critical. Have less live more!!

I moved to Japan from the United States in 2002. I had one pen pal who spoke English, and we became friends. I did meet some others who spoke English, but most of the time I was totally alone. I tried to learn the language but never really became good enough to communicate. I spent the first few months traveling around Japan and then rented an apartment in Osaka. I had planned to get a job teaching English, but after 6 months my mother became very ill and I had to return to the US to care for her. I was sad to leave Japan but it was very nice to be able to talk to people when I was back in the US. There are many things about Japan that I still love and miss, but if I had not been an introvert, I would not have been able to stand the loneliness.

I've sat alone with my thoughts multiple times per day every day for several years. It's an eye opener to realize this isn't the case for most people. I guess I'm the polar opposite in that area

I love being a loner, I’ve achieved so much and I truly enjoy it

As an only child I learned and appreciated being alone. It also improved my creativity. Because I’m restless I had to do something all the time and not sit idle Most have a difficult time being alone or finding the time and place to do it But it really helps to concentrate on yourself and your thoughts and peace of mind At this stage of my life I welcome and enjoy my time alone and I love it! Greetings from Los Angeles

Thanks man, I feel at peace with certain things I've been thinking.

Thank you for the advice about being lonely. Before watching this video, I was disappointed by myself because I felt like I don't have any true friends in the community or school. Actually, it's an eye-opener to realize being lonely is not a bad thing at all. Thank you.

Thank you for telling your story. I feel the same way about myself being a loner but not necessarily "lonely". I thought I was weird, and I had a hard time struggling to find out why I was this way.

I used to think I was ok being alone until I've moved to a different place as well, then I realized what being truly alone was and I discovered that I'm not that good at it :). I think it's good to have a certain balance, even though I don't need a ton of friends I enjoy having someone by my side.

I like the quietness of your vidoes, Sena. Lots of valuable life lessons in there. One thing about today's topic. Sometimes life throws curved balls at you, that you didn't expect (although with the benefits of hindsight, you could have seen coming - but that's another subject). So you can find yourself on your own, trying to figure out what everything means and struggling with it all. Being alone with your thoughts can be helpful as you try to make sense of stuff but it can become more crowded and noisy than any bustling city centre. What I mean is that when stuff happens to you which you didn't choose and weren't in control of, you can get many thoughts (and voices) which are often contradictory and confusing. Dealing with them can be completely exhausting. When this happened to me and threatened to descend into depression I decided not go and seek medical help, with the prospect of anti-depressants that I'd be on forever because, let's face it, depression of any sort (and I was nowhere near clinical depression) can feel bloody awful. So I made the choice to seek out some form of social contact. From a shortlist of requirements I alighted on Salsa classes and it worked. I never became a champion dancer but I did engage with some form of social contact that stopped me from obsessively going over the same stuff again and again in my mind. To finish, this is not against the topic, Sena. Rather it is my way of saying that if you are an introvert, you can get to enjoy the time you spend with other people much more when it is limited and you have chosen the parameters.

Did enjoy! I guess I'm a walk-loner. I'm kind of upset when people want to go on a walk together, I don't want to chat, I want to think, or just look at the trees and stuff.

I think God does this on purpose to get us closer to him.

Thank you for being you! I thought I was the only one with these kinds of thoughts and was a bit unsure of how to present this idea to others when asked if "I prefer time to myself or spent with others"

I have really enjoyed watching your videos. This one I can very much relate too. I have been a loner for a long while and have thought that it was a weakness. However, i have now accepted and appreciate this quality of mine.

I prefer being alone anywhere I go. I enjoy places I go to when I’m alone.

Thank you so much for share your perspective :)

Thank u man i can really resonate with what u just told this makes me feel good staying alone by myself and gives me more confidence in myself 🙏

Awesome vid 👌🏽

Hi Sena san, loved your video and what you want to share with people. Those encourage me a lot. keep it up! hugs from the UK

Thkx. Sena , loved your video and what you want to share with people you such good guy. keep up hug from Belgium ;)

Oh here’s the answer :) I appreciate your content. Great videos.

Very insightful and well articulated. It’s easy to think there is something wrong in preferring to spend time alone, but it’s just a quality that a person has. Being aware of it and accepting it is a huge strength that has taken me a long time to realize.

How timely this content is for me during the global pandemic. Thanks for shining a light on the generative power of solitude.

I appreciate the content of the episode.. keep it up we are with you always

I feel comfortable being with other people, but I'm also comfortable bring by myself. That's why I was more than ok working at home during the pandemic (wait, oh yeah we are still in a pandemic). I know people who are going crazy with isolation, you know, the center of attention kind of people. Honestly, I've been practicing social distancing way before Covid. 🤣

I am enjoying all of your excellent videos. They are amazing and beautiful.

I came across your channel accidentally and now I watch your videos regularly. Everytime I watch you videos it feels like as if you are talking about me. And I am going to start recommending your channel to all those people in my circle who wants to know me. Good work 👍

your videos provide so much value and insight to me that I was able to reflect on many things about my self thank you so much for your helpful words and thoughts

thank you for the good feeling of motivation and energy that you bring by your Videos! :)

You are on point ! Thankyou 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

This video was good. Well done.

Another great one 🙏

" There are a lot of you, but only one of me!" Monique Alexandra Harbatkin.

Much wisdom for one so young Kudos

Aloneness = Freedom.

awww i wish you were in NZ again! love hearing your videos while laying in bed.

Appreciate this perception! Made me acknowledge that me being a loner oddball in my own environment isn't that bad and shouldn't disesteem it. ^^

I can totally relate to your thoughts, Sena san👍 I used to be afraid of spending time alone before graduating from University. However, my thoughts were completely changed after I started working in a company I still work for. And nowadays I have the same thoughts as you. 日々の気付きや周りに流されない考えが素晴らしいなと、いつも感心させられます。 就職して数年後、海外赴任があった際に、その国でも1人で過ごす事にネガティブな印象があったり周りからの見られ方を気にする文化がありました。どこの国でも似たような事があるんだなと思いながら過ごしていました😅同時に他人からの見られ方なんて気にしてもマジで意味ないなとも思うようになりました。 これからも無理のないペースで動画頑張って下さい🙏

You are absolutely right ✅ 💯

I have been a loner for 71 years. Not having to deal with people is so much simpler and uncomplicated. My life is so uncluttered. I'm happier than ever and totally content with my life. I recommend it. 👍

I’ve accepted and leaned into it and it has been incredibly freeing

I studied abroad from Japan and been through almost all of what you just talked about. Solitude, appreciation, being a good thinker, etc. I still live in a foreign country and struggle with making friends, which makes me feel lonely and weak sometimes. But I realized that I can also be stronger whey I am by myself without any external help. I try to accept who I am and think I became good at it!

I lose my sanity if I don’t spend a lot of time alone

Thank you for this topic toward which I to am also alone.

Him: What do you think of when you hear the word "loner"? Me: Arya Stark

You are such a wise young man, Sena

What a great video as always! I feel like watching your videos is way more educational than going to school haha

I am also a loner, but never lonely :) My dog makes me very happy and by the way, you have a great voice for making videos. Namaste✌

Excellent video! Fellow loner here.

I find a relationship is difficult for me personally. I enjoy my solitude. My ex resented me because she felt i treated her as a roommate rather than a spouse. I realized i cant do relationship anymore. I feel trapped and stuck in life when in personal relationships.

I can resonate with this life style. I have lived it

Ive,always been mostly a loner. A lot of it is im a natural introvert AND I'm different and i always,m refused to be something or someone im bot to fit in and be approved of. I learned the hard way that popularity, groups of people (even family) school friends etc. can be fleeting and disappointing. As im in my senior years now i have NO tolerance for the worlds "noise, chaos and confusions; and you tube is my only social media and ONLY because I find it educational. With the pandrmic I havent travelled long distance except once in a year and a half, haven't dined out, gone to Starbucks, the gym or even seen people except around my building. Guess what? Its actually rather nice. Very quiet, try new recipes, writing and drawing and doung yoga. And meditation. In retrospect i was running around too much-not necessarily with people but too much around peiple and their vibes. I plan to go back to the gym safely but not much else AND I save money a lot because i only buy absolute necessities now instead of grabbing a takeout because its there or seeing an advert for something I dont need and snatching it on impulse. .The power of solitude is indeed powerful once one surrenders to it. Peace😊👳‍♂️

Mastery brings harmony. 💕

Friends consider me as a loner . However I have accomplished a lot of things, earned two important college degrees and enable me to work and travel different parts of the world. I might have limited number of friends but most of them are loyal and supportive.

I really like your content it’s so me

I like my own company but also do like to see my friend now and then, self-care is important xx

I totally get what you mean. I'm exactly like you too.

Absolutely but people don’t realise the FREEDOM we have . We don’t need to be surrounded by people and we are happy to have adventures alone.

some ads are really long but I don't care , I don't skip it haha 😁♥️♥️ Cheers ! 😘😘

P.S. I visited Japan and S.Korea in 2019. Very Interesting and fascinating places. Will definitely go again as soon as pandemic diminishes. And ill practice the language before I go.

62 years .always been a loner even thru schools years. Also very materialistic. Music and gym make me happy. Going on trips I do not disagree where or what I will do for the day. 😁

I'm alone too often with my thoughts, which has become a mental health issue at this time. I've been too much of a hermit, and now coming out of it doesn't work. Solitude is awesome when it's a choice but, when it becomes isolation, the fun is gone. That's where I'm at now, talking to myself during the day so I do not go insane.

Hello from the uk you have some intrested points. Thank you for reminding me of the state ment regarding life and complications. There is a famous statement from a spirit guide who goes by the name Silver Burch Life is simple it’s we who complicate it. I have lived alone for over 40 years welcome to the club stay healthy , be happy, my heart to yours friend 🌹

I tried so hard to make friends and go out of my way, but I always got hurt. Same goes for the dating world. I've realized that I need to embrace being a loner rather than being disappointed by others and continue with self-love. My intelligence also hinders me because I can't stand small talk. I'd rather talk about psychology, biology, astronomy, history, philosophy, mythology, and other deep subjects, but people don't like to talk about those things and would rather talk about others and bring other people down, so I will stand alone and do things alone from here on out

I would say I’m also a loner. There’s not much better than a good gym workout or just sitting at home reading.

A Poem for a Loner Loneliness echoes in your voice Deception rallies excuses to justify Humankind robbed by your selfishness Unique gifts bore by you Unique gifts only you can give The giving that not just grows others But also yourself You rob us You rob yourself ……from precious gifts A soul perishes ‘cause you did not share Your precious gifts

To me,it's a strength and blessing.Though I can get along with anyone and not the least bit shy,I just have a better time alone.Just enough friendsToo many can be draining.Two rescue cats are the best company anyway.Pets don't talk about religion or politics.

I have no problem being a loner. It'd not mean that your are lonely. Besides when I'm alone a I do more useful and interesting thing rather than with company.

Being a loner because you choose to be, and being a loner because you have no choice is different…

I have a couple different group of friends I hang out with once every 3 - 6 months. Thats enough to fill my void for socialising. Other times I like to spend time alone. I do cherish the small group of friends I have.

I lived in Nara-ken for two years from 1989-91. With my experience of living and working in Japan, I was wondering if you're treated differently by your family and peers? It was my understanding that being a loner in Japanese culture is very frown upon. Perhaps society there has changed since my being there 30 years ago (!).

I don't know whether I am a loner or not. But I am capable of doing things alone and enjoy it. This is considered weird here,because mostly everyone is highly social.I can do that,i mean socializing, but not everyday😁. Interesting topic tho,thanks for sharing

Being a loner sucks, at 29 I found a wonderful women and within a year we got married, bought a house, we had a baby. It’s the best thing that every happened to me. That was 34 years ago. Was it a snap, was it easy, not always, but it was worth it. It’s not for everyone, but if you have the mindset that your are a husband and father and put your wife and children first, it’s the best way to achieve happiness. For those who find happiness in their solitude without the responsibility of a wife and children, more power to you.

I like what you presented. I am in a situation where I am alone not by choice. I hope I can speak with you over the net. I am in Manila Philippines

4:28 is a great shot, sir. Is it stock footage or did you film it?

Such a beautiful guy

Namasté

I love you

ultimately aren't we all alone in this world? yeah you make friends in grade school,high school and college but they wont stay with you forever they'll go their own road and have family of their own and they'll only acknowledge you when you do something groundbreaking same with family,you grow with them but ultimately your parents wont be here forever and you wont be here forever for your children and grandkids being alone provides a sense of tranquility

I love being alone.... I like travelling alone, I go places whatever way I like. However at the same time, one know that without friends at all, we will have problems when we need help. Living totally alone is kind of selfish. It is not how normal people live their life. Therefore, I socialize so that when I need something I can ask others to help me. Life is full of strategies!

Just consider yourself an eagle becoz it flies alone in the sky, unlike ducks they fly together, now you're an eagle, remember that, after all, each and everyone of us will finally be alone in the grave when we all die

hashtag relatable 😎

I'm a loner too for many years and now at age of 30. As years goes by, I find myself loner than the previous years. I like it when I have my personal space and do everything at my own pace but once it becomes a habit it's difficult to get along when someone new comes into my life. Is this becoming a problem?

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My god I never thought being a loner can be enjoyable.

I have done this. And this is not a choice but its i am.

Sena you are applying the "Mr. Bean syndrome"

Damn, thats really deep. I'll just go internalize this over there in my corner for the next few hours, periodically writing something in my journal

Without great solitude, no serious work is possible. In the end, it depends on a persons personality, constitution that determine whtr being alone is better or not. Im a loner and im ok with it. But I know lots of ppl that think being lonely is weird. At the same time these ppl r usually extraverted, enjoy the moment and like materialistic stuff, status and power, like small talks, etc.

im a loner and i noticed as being one people pick at me and i was even cursed at by a preppy guy and he told me to my face i was a weird fuck... and one guy said i may have HIV..

I am a loner everyday, prior and post Covid. I don't choose to be one, but due to circumstances...

Stephen Glansberg is a loner. He has the right idea