The Buddha calls solitude the "island of self," which is the peaceful place inside where we can call home.

When we don't have meaning in our lives, we find it difficult to cope, particularly when we're alone.

Studies have found that many people do prefer some time in solitude, even extroverts. What seems to be the factor of resistance is autonomy.

The researchers also speculated that those who had low identity development might not know how to spend time alone to reflect.