Between spending an unusual amount of time alone lately and just discovering that hitRECord is now on Netflix and watching the first episode, of which was regarding the number one and what it means, I feel compelled to write.
"I'm sick, I can't go out."
"It's too hot outside to do anything or go anywhere."
"I'm tired from work."
"I'm trying to save money before my trip."
These are all the statements I have found myself giving the last few weeks for why I choose to stay in for yet another day and another night. I recognize now, however, that these statements were actually my body and mind telling me to simply take some time to myself. Be lazy. Be restful. Be mindful.
After a few weeks of choosing much alone time I now find that when I do go out and spend time amongst the people, my people, I am more attentive to their stories and needs. I feel some of that is because I have spent so much time with my own thoughts that I am sincerely interested in hearing someone else's and also because I am anxious to hear anyone else's voice besides by own.
I like partaking in community and giving of myself and my time. It is what makes me feel like a good friend and like I am doing things that matter. That said, although my communal activities have been limited lately, I know just how important alone time is to then make time in community even more beneficial.
"I just need some time away to remember why I stay." - Joseph Gordon-Levitt, The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories, Vol. 2
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