My food for the soul

OK, I have to admit something, I'm not ashamed to admit this - even though some may. 

I love time on my own...there I said it (well wrote it).  I am comfortable in my own company and look forward to any opportunity to 'escape' for a while.  Alone does not mean lonely in my book.  Some may not be this way inclined, which I can totally understand, but it is the way I have always been.

Since kids came into the scene I seem to yearn the time to get into my own headspace, get perspective and explore ideals for the future. I don't like to escape my thoughts...I like to catch them  in the wind every now and then. It is my food for the soul.

I write lists, potter around the house and get creative.  It is amazing how a little quiet time, without pressure can revitalise and lift your spirits.

My husband doesn't understand it but he respects it.  On Sunday he took the girls out of my hair for the morning.  After 2 weeks of no kindy due to holidays I was ready. Half a day that is all I need to pull myself back on track, clear of where I want to be heading.

“The voice of our original self is often muffled,

overwhelmed, even strangled,

by the voices of other people’s and our own expectations.”Julie Cameron

Deep huh?

What do you do when you get the chance for a little alone time? Do you seek company or take solice?

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