Comments on: Being Alone

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:58:45 +0000

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah….

I thought the central character in this movie, Christopher McCandless, to be selfish, inconsiderate, vacuous pratt. His attempt of turning his back on the world to contemplate his navel for an infinite time was both cowardly and selfish.

Life can be joyous, but, for most of us, it is also tough and confrontational. To make a hero of such a character is an insult to the everyday hero who slogs away to support his/her family, pay the mortgage and put food on the table.

I am disappointed that he was portrayed as a hero and that I wasted my hard earned money and precious time watching this movie. I cannot imagine how much his poor family (especially his Mother) must have suffered with the worry for his safety.

By: tania

tania — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:57:51 +0000

Iv always dreamnt of that day like alot of women but its just a dreaM THE person is always married already,IV GIVEN UP NOW. Its just A DREAM !!!!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:05:26 +0000

Great writing…

By: Lisa from USA

Lisa from USA — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:36:23 +0000

Dear Andie in Melb and Jane,
How about signing up for an adult ed course in intro massage?
You practice on eachother and could land in a class with someone you’d love to get hands-on with!

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:56:20 +0000

When I substitute a love and appreciation of what I am, instead of the constant striving for the love and attention of others, then I will not feel alone.
When I cease manipulating others to ’show’ me their love and adulation, then I will not feel alone.
When I cease being the person others ‘want’ me to be to furnish them with the love and adulation they so desire, then I will not be alone.
When I desist my avoidance of being alone, then I will not be alone.

LOL I could say this to some ex friends of mine and they would laugh. Their view is without you i’m no one. In fact one said quote from memory, I cannot live without another. When I tried to debate this he screamed at me. Humans!

By: Jane

Jane — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:11:12 +0000

another thought provoking article and right up my alley! I don’t do alone very well.. although I am getting better at it. I agree with Andie in melb, no matter how ‘well’ you do alone.. the sensory of touch and hugs and holding I miss greatly. A moderately useful suggestion Andie would be to have a massage. Not one to ‘fix’ aches and pains but a relaxation one. It is a shame we have to ‘pay’ to be touched though I am neither a rock … or an island .. I feel pain and I cry.

By: Burak

Burak — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:32:46 +0000

I feel that this may be one of the best articles you’ve ever written. You wrote exactly what was on my mind, Craig.
Although, you probably articulated it better. Probably.

Thanks again, Craig!

By: Andie in Melb

Andie in Melb — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:49:40 +0000

Haven’t yet seen the movie but it sounds interesting. I have another question to put out there though – “we” (single people) can mostly cope with our own company and being alone (emotionally) but I must admit I miss hugs – a lot – it’s hard to have friends to talk to but not have physical contact. Skin is our biggest sensory organ – mine misses people Any (moderately useful) suggestions?

By: Joh

Joh — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:44:20 +0000

@Patricia… how on earth can you be alone as a teacher. It is the most social job I have ever had!
Loved the film you referred to. I saw it as a relationship with wilderness rather than a lonliness.
I think I come from a paradigm that says love and therefore relationship … is all there is.
Having said that, if I don’t get a little solo time, my relationship with myself suffers and I’m no good to anyone

By: Serena

Serena — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:18:32 +0000

Being able to be alone and feeling happy is a sign of self love and acceptance with one’s self.