The ART of Solitude

When I was younger I had a problem with being alone. I viewed it as loneliness and sadness ~ it made me feel like I was less than inside.

But, now that I am older I quite like my solitude. Things make sense here. I have clarity and calmness. In solitude, I love myself deeper. I recognize that my likes and dislikes in social gatherings are more apparent. My intuition is stronger. My self-knowing is stronger.

In the past, I didn't really know myself that well. I was so focused on not feeling alone that I overpoured myself in every situation and relationship. I wanted to feel needed ~ be needed so badly that I self-abandoned a lot. I realized that I had a wound that only I could really fix ~ that only I could really heal me on my own. Solitude helped me see that. Solitude heals me.

Being in solitude is not lonely when you pour into yourself. When you truly love yourself ~ in its entirety.

And I know that solitude can be difficult when you are in a state of pain. But, just remember to go through it. Not over it, not underneath it. But, throughout. Go through it with crying, with a cup of your favorite tea, with a solo date, with your favorite movie/favorite book. But most importantly, just go through it with LOVE <3

Here is a visual representation of THE ART OF SOLITUDE :) Enjoy my Chi Chi Pies!

https://www.tiktok.com/@dre_sandro/video/7251597808946416939?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7227990397486253614