7and8

Why is 'alone' such a scary word? I'm not the only one who thinks so. Much great literature and a ton of bad movies, etc. are based on being alone. A primary set-up in a story of will or survival is to render someone alone. Be it isolated from people, resources, or even isolated from God. What do others give us? Because they do give us something, even if they aren't present, just knowing they accept you.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs shows Belonging as the 3rd step in the pyramid. 3rd only to physiological and safety needs. Esteem even comes in 4th. In effect saying that we need a group to belong to before we can be comfortable with our selves. Maybe that is an overstatement and we need to belong in a group or even be comfortable with ourselves.
There are those who prefer solitude. I don't get them but that is because if I go too long with out contact I start to look for volleyballs with which to converse.

It's important and I'm sure it is important to people in different ways. It seems so simple to just be by yourself. Most of us seek that "alone time" but only enough. Mine tends to be as long as that of a Labrador Retriever.