“If you’re lonely when you’re alone, you’re in bad company.”
― Jean-Paul Sartre
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It is a terrible thing to have to admit I still have the winter blahs in April. The ground is still laden with mud-speckled snow, the mercury is still dipping below zero at night and, although the sun is trying to warm the earth, winter still has its death grip on spring.
Perhaps the overwhelming winter weather and extended season has been the cause for my hermit-like habits over the last five months. Or perhaps with each calendar year that passes I am less excited about dressing in less than comfortable clothing and venturing out to brave the elements. Regardless of the reason, the majority of my evenings are spent at home enjoying my own company. Callaway is always there with me, but her conversation skills are still somewhat lacking.
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I am a big fan of spending time at home. I have no trouble passing the endless hours of those cold winter nights because I am comfortable enough in my own skin to enjoy the time alone. My neighbors are close enough if I ever need help, but at enough of a distance that my sanctuary can still remain tranquil and remote.
In the summer, when the resort is in full swing and there are over 100 people on the property at any given time, it is comforting to know that I will find that same solace within my four walls or ensconced in my gazebo when I go home. The many leaves that grow create a canopy of shelter so I feel even more hidden than before. It is true bliss.
Spending that time alone helps me refuel and prepare for the barrage of stimulation I encounter when I leave the sanctity of my shelter. Sometimes solitude, for me, can be the best companion.
How do you feel about spending time alone?
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While I do love spending time with my hubby, it always nice to have some alone time! He works later than I, so I always have those couple of hours between work and when he gets home. I hope spring comes soon to you!
Thank you….me too!! 😉
I like alone-time. Of course, spending it in a gazebo with a good book sounds even better…
You may inhabit my gazebo any time you wish!! 🙂
Woohoo!!!
*packs books, heads up thruway*
*reconsiders, decides to wait til it’s warmer*
Good idea….either that or pack a shovel!!
I very much value my alone time. I’ve never quite understood why, though.
It’s a good time to regroup!
I suppose so.
Like you, I love my time alone, Susan. Perhaps that’s why I never had children…that sounds kind of selfish I guess. My time alone makes me a better person when I am with others. For me, that time is a necessity. Of course, my alone time normally involves a book or my own characters, so I’m not really alone.
I agree Jill. I didn’t have kids either and I don’t find it selfish. I don’t have kids for the right reason instead of the other way around.
Great point, Susan. Many people have kids to try and fill a void in the relationship…not a good idea.
me.myself and I. YaY!
🙂
I love alone time! I only get it late at night after everyone’s gone to bed, so I tend to stay up too late enjoying the solitude.
At least you can find some solitude. I feel sad for the people who don’t get to enjoy any.
Love the quote but because I’m in a house with all women and I’m involved with my wife and kids all the time, sometimes I want a little alone time. I’m very dark and tortured and jerkish sometimes and I like dealing with that by myself.
I think we are all somewhat dark and jerkish sometimes. It certainly is nice to have the space to work through those moments.
I’ve never minded spending time alone. As a child I was perfectly content to sit in my room and use my toys and books to create worlds around me. As a young man, while I did branch out into the world, I was still content to spend hours on end lost in my music, honing my dj’ing skills, and now, as an adult (I think), while I love my family and enjoy every second I spend with them, I still love when I get to steal a few minutes to myself to read, write, watch soccer, day dream, …
I love that you added the (I think)! I work in hospitality so I truly cherish the moments of quiet.
It’s hard to know, right? At what point do we stop being kids and become adults? Is it in how we feel? Or, how many responsibilities we have? Or… I don’t know. When I look in the mirror I still look like a kid, but… I don’t think I am anymore….
I have the same complex sometimes. At least I know I will always be a kid at heart, regardless of what my chronology tells me!
Yep, that’s the plan I’m following too.
Time alone is necessary and healthy. Time alone should be spent without devices and distraction. It recharges and revitalizes.
Everyone should give themselves the gift of solitude.
No devices except a Kindle, of course!
I love spending time alone – the longer the better. I worry about that sometimes and think I must be a very anti-social being 😉
I’ve been thinking the same about myself. I used to love going out and having wine with my friends. Now I prefer to be at home with my puppy dog most times.