Comments on: So Much Time Alone

By: Red Sunflower

Red Sunflower — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:20:28 +0000

I love to be at home and think and dream and be where I feel safe….

By: Leonie

Leonie — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 22:21:03 +0000

c,
i really dig what you are sharing here…
it is indeed a dichotomy in me also:
i am a social introvert. i’m a wild dancing fiend who spends a great deal of time at home.
and that’s totally cool just where it is and how it is.
blessings on our journeys
leonie

By: cat

cat — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 04:08:06 +0000

Whose to say X number of hours spent with other people and X spent alone is acceptable/normal? What is normal, other than a tacit agreement amoung a large number of people who behave a certain way and believe *their* way is *the right* way? Live your life as it is best suited for YOU and screw everyone else.

By: Michele

Michele — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:55:05 +0000

I just spent all day and the evening alone, so it was ironic that I would read this tonight. I, too, work from home and I also find that as I get older, I want and need that time more. There are days when the only person I see is my husband. I’ve become OK with that, although there are times I think maybe I just need to increase my medication. Thanks for reminding that wanting to be alone isn’t so unusual.

By: Popeye

Popeye — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 21:12:42 +0000

(i’m still trying to settle down without settling)

By: Cheryn

Cheryn — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:52:03 +0000

moments of acceptance like this are such a comfort.
i have stopped in from time to time on your site for a while now, led from some domino of links……you are SO VERY INSPIRING!!!

By: liz elayne

liz elayne — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:35:27 +0000

I relate to this post so much Swirly. I work from home and spend a lot of time by myself. I have found that I need it, yet I also need to find a balance that includes socializing with others.
I also want to share that I had a bit of an “aha” moment when I read your thoughts about how you are able to be present for others when you are with them because of this time you spend alone. Yes. Thank you for this. It shifted my thinking a bit tonight…

By: claudia

claudia — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:02:13 +0000

I agree, you are perfect as you are and it is a true gift to know yourself and your needs so well. I have the same feelings sometimes because I am also often alone while the family goes about their day “outside” and I love it because for a while I was out there aswell, working in a job I didn´t enjoy – now I can appreciate being able to do what I want, knowing for sure that I am not missing out on anything!

By: mary blackbonnet

mary blackbonnet — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:13:03 +0000

I just love your website, and I love to look at it everyday to see what gem you’ve thrown out into the world. thank you for sharing yourself. You are perfect the way you are, and yay for saying it! much appreciation for you! Mary BlackBonnet