“Choose voluntary solitude once in your life.”
In a relationship-addicted society, the value of loneliness has been lost.
A Prescription for the Heart for People

We live in a world that is far more individual and independent than ever before.
As the number of single-person households and single-person businesses increases, eating alone or going to cafes has become more common.
But as the time spent alone increased, the desire to communicate with others increased even more.
As a result, there are so many people who are addicted to relationships and cannot put their phones down because they are constantly using social media or exchanging messages with others.
In a world where people are forced to be alone, there are people who are addicted to relationships.
For these people, Hiroaki Enomoto, a leading Japanese psychologist, prescribes, "Accept loneliness completely and enjoy it!"
Because in loneliness, you can come up with new ideas, find more freedom, and focus on yourself.
For those who find time alone difficult or feel unsettled by their relationships with others, this book is a guide to happiness.

If you form too many shallow relationships to escape loneliness and neglect the 'alone time' that allows you to grow, you will not be able to live a dignified life.
This book talks about the value of solitude, which is often taken lightly in a world where relationship supremacy is paramount.
It points out the reality and problems of relationship dependence that is prevalent in our society today, such as smartphone and SNS addiction, and suggests the value and prescription of alone time that enables deep thinking.

--- From "Starting Out_To Those Who Are Afraid of Loneliness"

There is a growing number of students who say they feel they should read books, but just can't.
Not being able to read a book doesn't mean you can't read letters.
It means that you don't have the patience to read long texts consistently.
I think it's because we've been around digital devices since we were young, so we've become more familiar with games, social media, and internet searches than reading.

--- From "Chapter 1: Why We Give Up Our Right to Be Lonely"

As I said before, everyone has a strong desire to be recognized.
Abraham H. Maslow, a psychologist widely known for his research on human needs,
Maslow, while establishing the hierarchy of needs theory, mentioned the need for approval as one of the ‘basic human needs.’
As we enter the Internet age, the need for approval is stronger than ever.
Even looking around me, I see a lot of people trying to satisfy their need for approval by getting a 'like'.
Compared to satisfying the need for approval by achieving results at work and being recognized for one's abilities, satisfying the need for approval by posting slightly ahead of others' ideas or information on social media and getting a "like" response is a very easy and simple way.

--- From "Chapter 2: Speed ​​of Thought and Depth of Thought"

As we have discussed so far, we need to break free from excessive bonding.
You need to immerse yourself in your own world and think deeply.
I characterized Western culture, which values ​​individualism, as a "self-centered culture," and Eastern culture, which values ​​human relationships, as a "relationship-centered culture."
Each culture has its pros and cons, but modern people who live in relationships are well aware of the shortcomings of bonds, yet find it difficult to reject them.
That is why we lose our precious time by being absorbed in shallow relationships on the Internet, social media, etc.

--- From "Chapter 3 Chronic Fatigue Brought About by Relationship Addiction"

I want to create an atmosphere where many people can come forward and realize the value of solitude, just like before.
The truth is that most people who don't want to be alone lack confidence.
What holds back growth is not being alone, but the weakness of not being able to tolerate loneliness.
People who are good at their jobs are comfortable working alone and know how to spend their alone time meaningfully.
A person who acts alone is not a person who is invincible, but rather a person who knows how to live well.
Knowing how to enjoy time alone allows you to think more deeply, which leads to growth.

--- From "Chapter 4: The Power of Being Alone, In Search of Solitude"

If you have the mental space to waste time, you can actually spend it more fulfillingly.
Even when I'm out of town or on my way home, if there's nothing particularly urgent, I sometimes stop by a bookstore to browse books, buy one I like, and then go to a nice cafe to read it.
If you find a movie copy that touches your heart, go to the cinema and watch it.
Even if you take the wrong path and end up in an unfamiliar place, give up the thought of rushing back and instead find enjoyment in the unfamiliar place as much as time permits.

--- From "Chapter 5: You Need to Be Free to Waste Time"