Solitude Can Be Deafening
When I was a teen, I longed to be home alone. I needed to get away from the pressure of three sisters, a mom, and a dad. I craved solitude. I tended to excel at spending time by myself.
When I became a parent, I certainly wanted some solitude. I found it mostly by working in the garden. No one else seemed to take up my interest in tomatoes and peppers. It felt great to burn off tension in the weeds.
Once the kids left the house, I longed for them to bug me with a simple question or a request. The house seemed so empty and I started wishing for some company. I can never sleep in an empty house. I have to turn on the radio or read. Sometimes solitude can turn on you and make you wish for visitors.
In fact, solitude can be deafening if you take it too far.
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Day 214: 5 Minute Freewrite: Monday - Prompt: Home Alone by @mariannewest
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Love the pic!!!
And there is nothing wrong with solitude, but like you say, you can only enjoy that for so long, then some good companionship is great!
We have 2 kids from 7 remaining, and its getting easier....and easier since more time is coming our way.
Although the wife and I really enjoy our time together so were not afraid of the home being empty
Cheers
I think I realized this past weekend how they've all grown up. I still love solitude though. I just need to fill my empty time with "me" time. ;-)
I know what you mean. Personally, I thrive in solitude, though for the opposite reason. I was an only child with two very busy parents, so I got used to being by myself from a young age (including being home alone). I enjoy the peace and quiet.
I had three sisters and they were much younger than me. I learned early how to keep myself busy. I need to get back to finding projects for myself. This writing has been perfect!
Ha. Another person that has learnt from experience. Everything changed with family. Humans are always wanting us around.
The more we seek solitude, the more people come to disrupt our solitude. We cant be with family and be alone.
At a point, we also would crave their presence and attention.
Family changes everything. You wonder if you spent too much time away from them. It all works out though; they need you less and less and then you begin to wonder if you can spend time alone. ;-)
True words sir.
The more you shift away from them, sunliminally, they do the same.
Life... Karma
Definitely, we want solitude, but we don't understand how blessed we are to be constantly with people. Although I do believe there are many good things in being alone. As you say, if taken too far...
Aaaand I'm in charge of delivering the prompt for today, so here you go -
https://steemit.com/freewrite/@mariannewest/day-215-5-minute-freewrite-tuesday-prompt-monkey-s-wedding