There are times when I want to spend time alone. It is this time when I avoid forced camaraderie or white noise of civilization. Sometimes I want to power down without the television blaring, cellphone beeping, or folks talking. I want the kind of alone where there is nothing to occupy my mind or stifle spontaneous feelings. I want to quiet my chattering monkey mind and live moment to moment without distraction surrounded by peace and solitude. It is in these times that I realize what quietness means-- I am free and all things can eventually look bright and beautiful, the way I feel in the deepest parts of my being.

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Comment by katyzzz

July 11th 2008 07:40

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OOps, excuse me, sorry Mis, I guess you DO want to be alone.

Comment by Tracy

July 11th 2008 22:30

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I agree, Mis. I regularly need time without the phone, beeping applicances, telly, chatter...

Comment by Urban Panther

July 12th 2008 01:46

D.A.W.G. Days. I read that somewhere. It stands for Day Alone With God days. I like that play on Dog Days, and I don't worry too much about what form God takes. I just regularly make sure I take DAWG days to recharge my batteries.

Comment by Miswanderlust

July 12th 2008 02:10

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Katyzzz
So glad you dropped by. I am glad to have the company!
Mis

Comment by Miswanderlust

July 12th 2008 02:11

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Tracy
It is so good to see you! Glad you stopped by friend!
Mis

Comment by Miswanderlust

July 12th 2008 02:12

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I have never heard of DAWG days although I have participated in them. Thanks so much for the info! Always a pleasure.
Mis

Comment by Mrs M

July 13th 2008 15:56

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Hi Mis,

I like to listen to my IPod in my alone times. It really helps me to block out the world.

I used to spend a lot of time alone when I was a teenager and I actually enjoy my own company.

I mentioned to some people that I went away for the weekend all by myself. And some people couldn't believe it; going away all by myself seemed absurd.

I think it is absurd that you wouldn't want to go away all by yourself.

Love & stuff
Mrs M

Comment by Miswanderlust

July 15th 2008 05:03

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Mrs. M
I don't know what I would do if I didn't have my iPod.

You are so right about this

I think it is absurd that you wouldn't want to go away all by yourself.

I think folks are scared to be alone with themselves. Maybe they are scared of what they might find!
Mis

Comment by Ash

July 20th 2008 22:27

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Hi Mis

ahhhh the solitude and time spent without having to talk to a single person - bring that on!

I surprise myself and take myself away whenever possible, albeit as the crazy demands of life take over there seem to be growing gaps between these retreats, but I tell ya what myself loves myself for it!

Go us!

Ash

Comment by Miswanderlust

July 24th 2008 03:06

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Ash
Although I love people, those quiet times mean so much!
Mis
Hope you are well!

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