Loneliness is often perceived as a negative attribute that comes with life, that symbolizes darkness and depression. However, an introvert who feeds on the energy of their own from being alone rather than gaining it through socialization with others chooses to be "lonely" because they're happier alone. A person that chooses to be lonely often learns to appreciate the open space and freedom they have and becomes "one" with nature, making them more harmonious towards the environment and the way they live. However, many people don't realize that there's no such thing as absolute loneliness. To further elaborate on this idea, the story "Box Man" perfectly demonstrates that one can defeat loneliness by being their own friend. It also demonstrates the amount of dignity a lonely person has by not caring about what society categorizes how people should be in order to be happy, or by being disinterested of what people may think of you. The problem begins when people overlook the idea of loneliness as something unfavorable, without completely understanding its benefits. For an example, loneliness helps one to understand themselves more and be able to appreciate everything around them, becoming a helpful tool to be more satisfied in life. It could also be a way to escape from society, pressure, and other factors that may prevent someone to be truly happy. As a result, they could choose to be by themselves as a better lifestyle choice in order for them to express themselves as who they want to be. One example could be my sister who loves to spend time with her friends and family, but also realizes the importance of spending time with herself. After observing her for awhile, I came aware of how valuable it is to do things for yourself, and to not always think about others.. This helps with one's mental health and limits possibilities' of disappointments that might occur in friendships or relationships due to her lack of dependency. The idea of acc