There are so many people in my life that I wish I could see more often. In my mind, I make all kinds of social plans. In reality, when I’m not with my kids, my husband, my patients or my band mates, I really need time alone.
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For the past few years, it seemed like it was concussion-related symptoms that prevented me from connecting more. That was true at certain times but not anymore. Now I’m coming into a new perspective. .
I need time in solitude because that’s how I fill myself. I’m introverted by nature. The more I move out into the world through seeing homeopathy patients and leading kirtan, the more I need time alone, preferably in the woods.
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The good news is that I no longer think there is anything wrong with me! I’m the friend that can’t commit far in advance because I need to see how I’m feeling in the moment. If you have introverted friends like me, don’t take it personally.
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How much thought do you put into how you balance time in the world with time alone? It’s worth considering.