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Getting a book, newspaper, or magazine is a great way to make it a relaxing, enjoyable experience, and get something worthwhile into your mind at the same time. It's a shame reading is kryptonite to most Americans.

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That is a shame. In europe, people spend entire afternonn sitting outside at cafes, enjoying a good book and relaxing. It is unfortunate that most americans do not enjoy this simple pleasure.

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im a card carrying member of the "people who hate people" party, so im usually alone.

peace

john nickle

Re: Doing Stuff Alone
 

Absolutely. If you're afraid to be alone, you might hate or fear yourelf. Many people can't stand being alone because they can't stand their own company. They're not comfortable in their own skin. Just like it's a sign of an uncomfortable couple if they feel they constantly have to talk or be "on" for each other -- do extra besides just being themselves -- it is also a sign of a person who could like himself a little better if he feels uncomfortable alone. And it doesn't have anything to do with how much you like company and how often. Knowing how to be alone and still feel comfortable with oneself is a sign of being at peace with oneself. Being at peace with oneself can't hurt when being with others, too.

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I'm not assuming anything about you. I don't even know you. I'm just saying that for most people, doing nothing is boring, and can be highly conducive to being overly self-conscious.

Most people, most of the time, don't have something like a computer algorhythm to turn over in their brains while eating lunch on any particular day. If they were even particularly good at doing that while eating in the first place, or if they would even find that an enjoyable way to fill time in a break from work.