The art piece above by Lea Kelley is entitled : "Network of Solitude". It helps remind me that no matter how alone one may feel, there is always someone else who feels the same,somewhere else and another likewise around the world. We are thereby connected via our solitude. I don't think we realise or value the importance of solitude. While it may be a concept embraced by our respective personalities (I being one of those personality types);we depreciate or do not understand it.
This art piece makes me realise that solitude goes beyond the individual. It connects us to others. Even if we're not willing to admit this.So the question is raised-can one ever find true solitude? During my stay out of the country, I realised how often I try to find some inklings of solitude or this idea of solitude finds me in the smallest ways.
I spent some time on a brief vacation in a neighbouring isle in the past week.While it was warranted,it definitely could have been planned better i.e. longer. I tried to piece some of my thoughts while on this vacation. Here's hoping you feel enlightened even if it's being enlightened about myself,your fellow blogger.
Lessons Learnt:
1. Im not a hardcore beach-lover. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the sound of water,wind and waves. I appreciate what my understanding of water is.I enjoy the feel of sand between my toes. I,however, prefer walks surrounded by flora and fauna,sitting on grass and looking at plants and trees way more.
2. Never say never. One must always be opened to the possibility of getting ill even if one is not usually prone to it.Our bodies change and our opinions sometimes do along with it.
3. Always be mindful that although some live in a simplified life or style of life than you;they probably know way more than you think.
4. People can easily misconstrue my personal and genuine problems as complaints.
5. It is easy to get lost in the world of complaints.
6. It takes courage to rise up out of the spiral of complaints.
7. Swimming is psychological and heavily rooted in trust and safety needs.
8. Help others when you see they're in need of it. You might just be surprised at how much of a difference you're making.
9. My easy-going nature and genuine interest in learning about people and things can easily be mistaken for flirtatious devices.
10. Living with my eating habits can create conflict or make others guilty.
11. People only learn about me based on what I tell them voluntarily.
12. Males are generally seemingly more brazen with their romantic tactics.
13. Good books are worth the extra 1lb in luggage during vacation stays.
14. Card games are not my preference but people playing with me require truckloads of patience.
15. There are more males who know how to play chess versus females in my small caveat of friends.
16. I often don't shower in those bathroom/changing rooms at beaches.
17. Always reapply sunscreen.
18. Hot water dries out the skin's surface.
19. Solitude is crucial for me.
20. It is easy to sink into feelings of being a loner although you voluntarily became withdrawn.
xoxo
In grace,
Kesara
