La Duchesse Ekomie: Alone time...

Friday 24 February 2012

Leave me alone... Those three words express one of our most important needs :time with ourselves. Being alone is sometimes necessary as it permits the individual to be in contact with his/her true feelings. When you are alone, you are able to perceive your thoughts in a clearer way without any outside "noise".

Through this "alone time" it is easier to make a decision with a calm mind. Every once in a while, it is important to be alone in order to provide to our body and mind the little rest and calm they so often need.

However, loneliness must not be a permanent state. People should never be alone all the time. Everybody has social needs that need to be fulfilled. Therefore, "alone time" must be used as a life buoy not a sinking ship..

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1 comment:

Thand! Ndlungwana28 February 2012 at 04:10
I like the comparison of the alone time being a life buoy and not a sinking ship. I completely agree, I enjoy my alone time and its essential in my life to stay sane. I make the most important decisions with a still mind and space.

I believe that we sometimes know the answers and directions we should take in our lives, but because we always focusing on others expectations for us (“the noise”) we are unable to hear what our true selves need.

However, I have found that alone time on a “permanent state” is not good for me. I need the conversation and laughter with family and friends to give me perpective. In fact, I believe we were created to be with others (social beings), if not, than each of us would have had our own little planet.

Above all, the important thing is to always balance it out according to your needs and personality.