Sep 24 2008
Solitude
I know many people do not like to have solitude or silence for long. I have to admit that I absolutely love it. Today is an incredibly gorgeous day. I have my sliding door open so that the breeze can blow into the living room and I can hear the wind chimes strumming. This is just so angelic for me, the peace, quiet, and the solitude. After a busy day, I enjoy nothing more than being able to reflect on my day, stretch, take time to rejuvinate, read, and relax.
I can hear the gentle swaying of the tree leaves, which makes me want to lay down and take a nap, (which unfortunately I can’t) but it provides the same lulling affect for me that waves do at the beach.
It is in these solitary moments that I regroup and focus on what is coming ahead. I allow myself time to plan goals for myself and my family, as well as take in my surroundings one gentle breeze at a time.
How does solitude make you feel? Is it something that you enjoy? Share, please.
There are many times I enjoy my solitude especially when I am in a creative flow, writing, photographing etc… I love nothing more than to go for a morning or afternoon walk, by myself in the botanical gardens and conservatory of flowers. It energizes me in a way nothing else can. It is said in solitude is when you can reach your spirit or authentic self. I actually do believe that.
Jo
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Right. I’m reading Eat, Pray, Love right now and I’m in the part where she’s in the Ashram in India and in the peace and solitude finds out a great deal about herself.