Andrei Tarkovsky’s Message to the Young: “Learn to Be Alone” (2015)

Re:Andrei Tarkovsky’s Message to the Young: “Learn to Be Alo... by dijit on Friday January 31, 2020 @03:27AM (#22200035)

The problem with being very comfortable being alone is that there’s not actually a lot of opportunity for it once you have a family, then it’s quite stifling and builds frustration over time.

I guess like everything, healthy moderation is needed. But when you’re truly comfortable being alone for long periods of time it’s like opium- and I don’t mean that in a sardonic way; it’s addictive, peaceful, free and makes you start to resent lack of control.

At least in my single user experience.

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Re:Andrei Tarkovsky’s Message to the Young: “Learn to Be Alo... by iapsngh on Friday January 31, 2020 @03:54AM (#22200145)

Yes, it can be stifling at times when you yearn to be alone and have other pressing/family needs.

I try to work out my priorities in time and 'am able to clearly communicate with my spouse and children that I need some time out to think/sort/do stuff. Luckily it works most of the time.

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Re:Andrei Tarkovsky’s Message to the Young: “Learn to Be Alo... by mrexroad on Friday January 31, 2020 @03:30AM (#22200051)

I find camping/hiking a good outlet

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