Alone

I found this video and I really like it. I've always felt comfortable being alone. I like having time to myself to just think and to do things that I like to do. The thing that I need to work on though, is not spending too much time with my computer and cellphone... I need to be outside more, read more, do more crossword puzzles. I want to go to dinner and a movie by myself every once and a while, or walk to downtown Provo and watch and smile at people.

Sometimes I think that because I like to be by myself, I am selfish and antisocial. "It doesn't mean you aren't connected. Just take the perspective you get from being one person in one head and feel the effects of it." I think when you take time to develop yourself, you actually become more sociable and a more interesting person. People will want to be around you more if you are comfortable with yourself. "If you're happy in your head then solitude is blessed and alone is okay."

I love what President Ucthdorf said in General Conference,

"It may seem odd to think of having a relationship with ourselves, but we do. Some people can’t get along with themselves. They criticize and belittle themselves all day long until they begin to hate themselves. May I suggest that you reduce the rush and take a little extra time to get to know yourself better. Walk in nature, watch a sunrise, enjoy God’s creations, ponder the truths of the restored gospel, and find out what they mean for you personally. Learn to see yourself as Heavenly Father sees you—as His precious daughter or son with divine potential.