Today I reflected on my relationship with solitude. I used to think that being alone meant something was missing. But Jung believed that solitude is where the soul reorganizes itself. And when I look at my life now, I see how true this feels.
In solitude, I can hear my own thoughts clearly.
I can breathe without pressure.
I can feel my emotions without rushing to hide them.
I can return to myself when the world feels too loud or too heavy.
There are moments when I feel guilty for wanting space. Moments when I worry someone might take it the wrong way. But the more I grow, the more I understand that solitude is not a sign of disconnection. It is a way of reconnecting with my own inner center.
Today I allowed myself to enjoy the stillness. I did not force productivity. I did not push myself to talk or socialize. I simply let myself be. And in that quiet, something inside me settled. I felt grounded. I felt calm. I felt like I was returning to a place within me that I often forget.
I am learning that solitude is not an escape from the world. It is nourishment for the inner world. And when I honor it, I show myself the love I often give to others but forget to offer to myself.
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