{"id":1699,"date":"2023-12-09T07:37:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T07:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebinayah.com\/?p=1699"},"modified":"2023-12-11T18:27:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T18:27:26","slug":"the-advantages-of-loneliness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebinayah.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/09\/the-advantages-of-loneliness\/","title":{"rendered":"The Advantages of Loneliness"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1699\" class=\"elementor elementor-1699\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9694eb9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9694eb9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-91438eb\" data-id=\"91438eb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e68ec39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e68ec39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 19pt; font-family: georgia, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;\">The Advantages of Loneliness<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.875rem; font-style: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4);\"><\/span><\/p><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-56ce1fa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"56ce1fa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6cf393b\" data-id=\"6cf393b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b61956 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b61956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Many lonely people see their loneliness as something bad. They put themselves down for it, they become saddened by it, and they begin dwelling on negative things. While it is better to spend time with those individuals who are good for you rather than being alone, sometimes you can\u2019t find the right crowd. Don\u2019t let this be something that puts you down, there are actually many benefits to it that I have decided to share with you here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-77aec946-7fff-1205-a657-ec0220dc0563\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Personal Growth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Because you\u2019re lonely, there&#8217;s not much to focus on other than yourself. You get this time to sort of become aware of your own habits, thoughts, and actions, making it easier to improve those things which result in growth. Usually people who are unaware of such things never get the chance to actually better themselves because their minds are so caught up in the world around them. Through loneliness, you can literally shift your entire life around without anyone getting in your way, because again, you\u2019re lonely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Spiritual Growth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Though it is unfortunate that many don\u2019t remember Allah \u0633\u0628\u062d\u0627\u0646\u0647 \u0648\u062a\u0639\u0627\u0644\u064a until there comes a time of loneliness or sadness, it is obvious that these feelings bring many Muslims closer to their Creator. So why even try to escape them? Because of the loneliness that you feel, you remember Allah and remember that you are in fact not alone. You remember that Allah is All-Seeing and All-Hearing, He is Who will Aid you and it is only by Him that you achieve anything at all.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Through this awareness, you become more aware of your own death and the fact that the time that we have on this earth is only temporary. And by this awareness, you seek knowledge of the Deen to make sure your actions are in accordance with the Shari`ah, you live fearing Allah, you ask for forgiveness, you express gratitude, and your desires become according to the values of Islam. This is what any Muslim should want for themselves, having these awarenesses isn\u2019t anything out of the norm, it&#8217;s the least we can do as Muslims. So take advantage of your loneliness and train your mind with being aware of The Creator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Mindfulness<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Through the quietness that comes from isolation, you get this feeling of stillness. It\u2019s almost like your mind has come to a pause which allows you to be in the present moment. I\u2019m not sure how to explain this feeling but the stillness that comes from loneliness is quite enjoyable. Your mind is calm despite the things you may have going on in your life, and you just feel more grounded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">One huge advantage that we can take from this as Muslims is more presence during salah. Throughout the day, your mind is constantly running, stressing, worrying; so when you come to pray your salah, your mind may still be on those things. Obviously, it shouldn\u2019t, but it\u2019s something that happens to many because of the constant stimulation going on throughout the day. Now when your mind is leveled, you\u2019re grounded; so once you stand to pray, it is much easier for your mind to calm down and focus on your worship.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Independence<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">When you spend time alone, it is likely that you\u2019ll rely on yourself for many of your own tasks or needs. Basically, whatever you are capable of doing yourself, you do it. You don\u2019t need to depend on others for your needs which is good because it allows you to be less of a burden on others and also makes you not have the burden of depending on others. Of course, all of our capabilities and potential is given to us by Allah \u0633\u0628\u062d\u0627\u0646\u0647 \u0648\u062a\u0639\u0627\u0644\u064a, so we should take that to our advantage and not let the abilities we have been given go to waste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Having the quality of independence allows you to have more autonomy. You\u2019re able to make your own decisions, set your own goals, plan your own days, all based on your own values and preferences. You have an overall better sense of self and you\u2019re able to take responsibility for your own actions and decisions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">When you lack independence, obviously, you\u2019ll depend on others. But the downside to that is that you allow others to make decisions for you. Of course, if the person is of a higher status and more knowledgeable, it is better that they do, but I\u2019m referring to bad influences. Because of the lack of the awareness of your own values that you have due to your dependence, you might let the wrong people influence your decisions and desires. You should have enough independence to know what you want and not let others shape who you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">(For the women: It is of our nature to be dependent on men. Here I\u2019m only referring to the trait of independence).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Creativity &amp; Work-Flow<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Boredom definitely comes with loneliness. When there is boredom, there is more space to get creative and do work. You think of more ideas, maybe things that can benefit others, and you actually work on it. A lot of times, people get stuck in the lifestyle of having a regular 9-5, coming home, eating, sleeping, and doing it all over again. This is because they lack that time to discover their creativity and do something new. They don\u2019t realize that their life isn\u2019t limited to just this. When you can get creative and actually work on something that you genuinely have a passion for, your life becomes much more meaningful and purposeful.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: cambo,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">These are a few of the things I have taken as advantages of loneliness. Is there anything you would add to this list or relate to in this article? Let me know in the form below.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Advantages of Loneliness Many lonely people see their loneliness as something bad. They put themselves down for it, they become saddened by it, and they begin dwelling on negative things. 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