Hey sis,

Apparently, telling people you’re traveling halfway across the world by yourself raises some questions. 😂

And there was one I heard more than any other:

“Wait…you’re going ALONE?”

I was.

But there’s something I realized during those two weeks that I think we get wrong sometimes:

Being alone and feeling lonely are not the same thing.

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​🎙️ A Note from Nikia on Being Alone vs. Feeling Lonely (click here to listen)​

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I spent a LOT of time alone in Bali.

And I never felt lonely.

Instead, I experienced something I don’t think many of us get enough of:

Time where my desires didn’t require consensus.

Today’s Takeaway

Alone describes who is around you.

Lonely describes how you feel.

You can be alone and feel completely content.

And you can be surrounded by people and feel incredibly lonely.

Sometimes being alone isn’t something we need to fix or fill.

Sometimes it’s enough quiet to finally hear ourselves.

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​This Week’s Reflection

When was the last time you were alone long enough to actually enjoy your own company?

Not scrolling.

Not waiting for someone to come home.

Not immediately finding someone to call.

Just you.

And if you can’t remember, give yourself a little time this week where you’re obliged only to your own whims.

Ask yourself:

What do I feel like doing?

And listen to the answer.

Even if it’s just going to get a damn cookie. 😂

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Chat soon,
Nikia