I can find peace when I sit alone - Nabila Huda
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Nabila Huda finds her most meaningful peace when she is alone, without distractions like phones or conversations.
- She values personal space as a time for self-reflection and to better understand her own thoughts and feelings.
- This need for solitude is not about loneliness but about appreciating quiet moments for introspection.
Malaysian actress Nabila Huda finds her deepest sense of peace not in the company of others, but in moments of solitude. The 42-year-old, whose full name is Nabila Huda Suhaimi, cherishes times when she can be alone, free from the distractions of phones, conversations, or other interruptions.
I'm not sure if I'm sad or what I'm actually feeling. But sitting and staring into space like this is among the things I love to do most.
"I'm not sure if I'm sad or what I'm actually feeling. But sitting and staring into space like this is among the things I love to do most," she shared in a Threads post. "No phone, no conversation, and no distractions. Just me, my thoughts, and whatever is playing in my mind."
Nabila explained that her inclination towards being alone is not driven by loneliness. Instead, she values this personal space as an opportunity for self-reflection. "Perhaps that's why I like being alone when I have the chance. Not because I'm lonely, but because those are the times when I can hear myself more clearly," she stated. She finds that in these quiet moments, she consistently discovers a sense of peace.
No phone, no conversation, and no distractions. Just me, my thoughts, and whatever is playing in my mind.
Nabila, the eldest daughter of legendary rock singer Amy Search, is known for her challenging roles in dramas and films. She married businessman Mohd Izwan Johar in December 2015 and they have a daughter, Keisha Laila.
Perhaps that's why I like being alone when I have the chance. Not because I'm lonely, but because those are the times when I can hear myself more clearly.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.