embracing loneliness

Sometimes I feel the path I've been called to requires loneliness.
I know in my heart I long for community, friendship, family.
But I'm seeing how easily one can be swayed in the crowd.
I've always looked at loneliness as a bad thing.
And in some cases it definitely can be.
But sometimes embracing your individuality and learning who you are
needs to be in the self-reflection.

-M.F.