There Is No Spoon
There Is No Spoon
12. From fear of loneliness to helpful solitude
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12. From fear of loneliness to helpful solitude

Why should we learn to be alone?

We often fear loneliness, desperately trying to avoid it like the plague. But here's the twist: loneliness isn’t just something to run from — it’s actually a key player in our journey toward self-understanding.

In this episode of the podcast, we’ll discuss why solitude is essential for navigating the middle of life, how it helps shift our focus from the Ego–World axis to the Ego–Self axis, and, of course, the inevitable hurdles that come with it. Drawing on the wisdom of James Hollis and Irvin Yalom, we also take a slight detour into Star Wars territory.

Tune in to find out how solitude can be your best ally in this whole self-discovery thing.

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