We might feel like withdrawing from the world and forgoing usual social activities sometimes in order to spend time alone. Being by yourself and taking care of your own needs can be a really healthy way to assess what is going on in our lives and how to cope with it. Perhaps quietly sitting in meditation for a few minutes contemplating what it means for you to be in the world and what aspects of the world may cause you to feel like retreating from it may help. Understanding the things that may not feel so comfortable for us may give us insight into how we perceive the world and our role in it. This may strengthen our ability to interact with others in a positive, energizing, and healing way. Time alone is a gift. So often we spend time being with other people—sometimes listening to their needs and problems more than our own. But it is more important to take time out and pay attention to what we really want. Having this kind of quiet in our lives means that we are committed to create space to take care of ourselves. This is not alienating but rather nurturing ourselves so that we can be a more positive force in the world. Making time to become attuned to our own needs, desires, and hopes will make the time you do spend with others so much more meaningful.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:41:33 +0000
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