Slow Havamal: 95

The 95th verse says that only you know what’s in your heart when you’re alone, but that for a wise person there’s nothing worse than having nothing to love.

Some of us claim that we are fine being alone. Maybe we’ve had plenty of experiences of companionship, and determined that the difficulty isn’t worth the scant reward. We have many hobbies. Our books or our crafts keep us company. A walk outdoors suffices to lift the spirit. Other people may really be overstimulating. It’s possible that some folks just get by better alone.
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