bhaskar saikia

I came across a quote online that struck me deeply. I don’t remember the source, but it said: “I know what I bring to the table, so believe me—I am not afraid to eat alone.”

There’s a quiet strength in those words. Most of us grow up fearing loneliness. We crave belonging, approval, and validation. In the process, we often settle—settle for company that drains us, relationships that diminish us, or environments that do not value us. Why? Because we’re scared of being left out, of being alone at the table.

But when you truly know your worth, everything changes. You stop chasing. You stop clinging. You no longer measure yourself by who sits beside you or who applauds you. Instead, you become content in your own company. And in that space, something magical happens: people who are not meant for you begin to drift away.

This is not loss—it’s clarity. The wrong company leaves so that the right company has space to arrive. Those who stay are the ones who recognize your value, not the ones who take it for granted.

So yes, knowing your worth may cost you a few seats at the table. But it will save you from shrinking yourself just to fit in. And it will teach you that solitude is not emptiness—it is strength.

Because if you know what you bring, you’ll never beg for a seat. You’ll never compromise your value for the fear of being alone. You’ll simply sit with dignity, knowing that those who are truly meant for you will recognize your light and choose to sit with you.

And that is how you discover who really belongs in your life.