Me too! I really struggled when we went into lockdown - from having the house to myself most days I suddenly had a husband working from home, 2 older children back from uni and still studying and two younger children (1 primary, 1 secondary) doing home learning - I felt really overwhelmed by not being able to escape and also resentful that they were invading my time and space! (And then guilty because they were all at home and safe - still didnt stop me needing to be by myself, though)
Oh, I read this and thought, "YES!" I dearly love my solitude, it IS breathing, for me. I say it like this: I wake with an amount of time on my "battery," and being with people can drain it quickly. Being outside, spending time with animals, being at the library, cooking, reading - all of these recharge my battery. I suppose, too, it's others' agendas or need for validation that can make me rather prickly. I am quite selective with whom I spend my time, which leads to much contentment and usefulness. I cannot pour from an empty cup, so solitude fills it up! I love reading your blog - makes me feel normal! Karla from Illinois
I need a good balance - I have a tendency to turn into a hermit and I know from past experience that it isn't good for me. I am quite content on my own and managed fine during early lockdown - but I have come to appreciate the small things, such as a walk or a cup of coffee with a trusted friend I have never been one for large gatherings - the noise and commotion is physically painful to me - but I do appreciate limited interactions more now.
Me too, that’s why the lockdown didn’t bother me so much though I sometimes wonder if people consider me unsociable.
ReplyDeleteIf they do it's their problem not yours!! Us solo flying souls should stick together ... but separately 😉😄
DeleteI laughed internally at your response and am still smiling. So very true. Stick together ...separately.
DeleteYes, sometimes that is fine, but many people suffer from chronic loneliness as they do not have family or friends to speak to or spend time with.
ReplyDeleteAnd that is why this meme says 'some people'. Which includes me ❤️
DeleteMe too! I really struggled when we went into lockdown - from having the house to myself most days I suddenly had a husband working from home, 2 older children back from uni and still studying and two younger children (1 primary, 1 secondary) doing home learning - I felt really overwhelmed by not being able to escape and also resentful that they were invading my time and space! (And then guilty because they were all at home and safe - still didnt stop me needing to be by myself, though)
ReplyDeleteI'm fine with my own company. I'm in control, not clock watching.
ReplyDeleteOh, I read this and thought, "YES!" I dearly love my solitude, it IS breathing, for me. I say it like this: I wake with an amount of time on my "battery," and being with people can drain it quickly. Being outside, spending time with animals, being at the library, cooking, reading - all of these recharge my battery. I suppose, too, it's others' agendas or need for validation that can make me rather prickly. I am quite selective with whom I spend my time, which leads to much contentment and usefulness. I cannot pour from an empty cup, so solitude fills it up! I love reading your blog - makes me feel normal! Karla from Illinois
ReplyDeleteI need a good balance - I have a tendency to turn into a hermit and I know from past experience that it isn't good for me. I am quite content on my own and managed fine during early lockdown - but I have come to appreciate the small things, such as a walk or a cup of coffee with a trusted friend I have never been one for large gatherings - the noise and commotion is physically painful to me - but I do appreciate limited interactions more now.
ReplyDeleteI love my solitude too.
ReplyDeleteGood meme.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.