“Make yourself happy—
not to validate people but
because you simply want to.”
I hope you learn to enjoy the company of yourself first. To not cringe at the thought of being alone. To have the best days of your life in solitary walks. In sunrises and silence. Moonlit nights or perhaps lazy afternoons.
I’m not talking about the I’m-fine-being-alone-I’d-rather-be-by-myself kind of solitude either. I heard you countless of times. Still, I keep seeing that sad look in your eyes. That feigned smile.
Solitude is beautiful and you need not degrade it. It is a choice, not a defense mechanism. So go on and do what you’ve been itching to do. Make yourself happy — not to validate people but because you simply want to. Gain so much that by the time solitude leaves you at bay, you have a lot to give away. To them. To him. To her.
March 13, 2019 at 1:38 am
in solitude one is not necessarily lonely or alone.
cool photo too.
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March 13, 2019 at 5:09 pm
I couldn’t agree more, buddy. Thank you 🙂
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March 14, 2019 at 3:51 am
Awesome post, My Dear!!
xoxoxo
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March 14, 2019 at 8:26 am
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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March 20, 2019 at 4:35 pm
I love solitude ‘cos it gives me the opportunity to just be.
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