I decided to show both sides of loneliness, the positive & the negative. The starry night represents the more negative impact of loneliness, staying in bed, unable to get up, binge-watching, the mind fighting with its thoughts past 9:00 PM, harmful thought process and perspective.
This is the more harmful side that can be destructive to one’s mental health, especially when it’s excessive.
The opposing side is the acceptance of being lonely. Whilst I understand that loneliness can be very consuming in a negative way, there’s parts to being alone with yourself that is healthy. Coming about by accepting who you are, being out by yourself in nature, self-regulation, can improve one’s mental health. It’s a more brighter outlook once self-acceptance comes to heal a part of ourselves.
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