THE GRATITUDE SERIES '20: DAY 2

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SOLITUDE



I have the recurring need to be by myself. It is one of the ways I get to recharge and reconnect to different parts of me—I had zero intentions of making this sound deep but oh well. It is a necessity. Despite how much I need these moments alone, I can barely squeeze out time during “normal times”. There is always so much going on (deadlines, activities, assignments, you get the gist) coupled with the inevitable need to stay connected to humans. I can’t always up and leave even when there’s so much noise.

This year presented me with the opportunity—on a golden platter—to get away from the noise. Being stuck indoors gave me the chance to enjoy solitude more often. Of course, I couldn’t get more than a few hours of solitude but compared to nothing, that is something to be thankful for.

I have done a lot of writing this year essentially because I could get access to more moments of the much-needed solitude. I’m grateful for these brief but countless moments of solitude (and on some days, stillness). These moments gave me time to think clearly and put some ideas in order at specific times. I have done a great deal of thinking, processing diverse (sometimes disturbing) thoughts. Some of these thoughts have translated into articles. Others serve as rules for engagement, providing alternate perspectives to things.

Even though the unexpected lockdown tested our sanity and strengths at some point, I am thankful for the moments of quiet staying away from (autopilot) business as usual.


What are you thankful for?

‘Mina.


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