Solitude

I feel the abyss of aloneness when contemplation seeps in. It is nauseous-like and I start asking myself why am I so daunted? I am used to aloneness. My environment breeds aloneness. My lifestyle subscribes to aloneness. My social network is a necessity to relate to people and does not compensate for aloneness Aloneness has always been my life journey.

Just these few days, I came to a halt at the bus-stop of aloneness. I felt the intensity and started to rationalize. We are used to be alone-less with the constant flow of distractions of various means. Our family and friends make up the nucleus of our being. We juggle between them and seek solace when we are afflicted with pain and setbacks in life. The cycle goes on.

Solitude is not loneliness. It is a soliloquy that emerges as positive and constructive for our mental state. It winnows our thoughts to regain perspective. It rejuvenates our being and makes us feel wholesome and alive. It permeates our web of distractions and challenges to decelerate our daily life that is dictated by regimented schedules.

As we reflect in solitude, we will feel the peace and appreciate the deep silence that rises to calm our mind. It is threshold towards a sustaining and rewarding relating with our true inner friend.