I remember reading a phrase that goes like this: “It’s hard to pretend to be strong, but it’s easy to be weak.”

What does it mean to be strong? Is it having eight-pack abs, being as strong as an ox, or having the power to “control the winds and rains”?

For many people, these two types of strength are synonymous. But for me, true strength is being able to face your own heart and be alone with yourself.

I once watched a competitive show that was quite surprising. In an empty room with no computers, TVs, phones, or books, contestants had to survive on just three meals a day. Whoever could last the longest could win a prize of up to a million dollars.

Many people were eager to try, especially those who were known for being “homebodies.” But in the end, many couldn’t even last a few days, let alone a year.

This kind of pure solitude made many people feel lonely and isolated, and it indirectly proved that people’s inner selves are actually quite weak.

Overcoming Loneliness is True Inner Strength

Most people in life have a psychological fear of those who appear strong, especially if they have tattoos. But these people might just be flexing their muscles, and their physical strength doesn’t necessarily represent anything.

In fact, those who appear weak on the outside might be the truly strong ones. In many martial arts novels, the strongest characters often appear ordinary.

Although they might not be as physically strong, their inner strength allows them to fearlessly face any opponent, even if they fail.

This inner strength is not just blind confidence, but rather something developed over time through solitude.

Compared to physical harm, spiritual harm can be more devastating. In the vast and endless loneliness, if one’s inner self is not strong enough, it’s easy to get consumed and become weak.

But if we can overcome these spiritual pressures during our time alone, we can learn to enjoy ourselves and become stronger.

Only Through Solitude Can You Truly Know Yourself

This world is full of temptations, and it’s easy to get lost. Only those with strong inner selves can resist these temptations.

Many people want to change the world, but how many can truly change themselves?

Through repeated solitude, in the quiet of the night, and as our minds gradually calm down, we can discover what we truly want and finally see ourselves clearly.

Those who can stand alone in the darkness and keep moving forward are not those who appear strong on the surface, but those who have a strong inner self.

When we find our true desires, we can overcome any obstacle and have the power to reach our goals.

Solitude is the Shortcut to Reaching Your Goals

Humans are social animals, but that doesn’t mean everything is based on “grouping together.” Even beasts roam alone, and only sheep form herds.

Many people think that having many friends will lead to more opportunities, but only the truly strong know that all relationships are based on mutual benefit. If you can’t provide equal value, having many friends is meaningless.

Instead of wasting time on unnecessary social interactions, it’s better to calm down, focus on what you like, and take a step forward alone.

You might feel lonely or isolated, but as you get used to this lifestyle, you’ll gradually realize that the difficulties you thought were insurmountable become insignificant.

As your inner self grows stronger, you’ll get closer to your goals, and you’ll find that the shortcut to success starts with solitude.

This is the real world, and we can’t always be gentle like in novels. Only when our inner selves are strong can we truly overcome difficulties.

Everything will eventually leave us, and the only one who can always be by our side is ourselves. Therefore, learning to be alone is essential, whether it’s to become stronger or to adapt to this cruel society.