Breathing in solitude

Solitude matters, and for some people, it's the air they breathe. Susan Cain

All the introverts in the house 'holla! Seriously. I read today's quote and I resonate loudly, "YES!" I know I desperately need solitude, even from my own family. I need time by myself and that includes no kids, no husband. Just me. It's what I count on to get me through work weeks of interacting and being that outgoing introvert that I am. When I get my time of solitude I breathe it in deeply, so much that I almost gulp it in and become breathless with how much I am taking in and trying to store up. In fact, I crave it so much that even 8-10 hours of it isn't enough, I have to re-acclimate to people coming back into my space and it takes me a while to feel welcoming toward people inserting themselves back into my space. Sad but true. That's how much solitude means to me. That's how much I need it. How about you? Can you relate or does the idea of solitude make you feel antsy and uncomfortable? It's fascinating to me how people vary in their needs for interaction and solitude.

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April 5, 2015

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