i fell in love with this and couldn't resist sharing it even though i'm technically not blogging....hee hee. i wish i had seen this years ago. it's beautiful, simple and shares a message that i feel is important - finding comfort in yourself and your own company. so lock yourself in the bathroom with the laptop (if you have one) away from the kiddos and the hubs and enjoy some solitude ("cause if you're happy in your head, then solitude is blessed....") if only for 4 minutes.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
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This is the second time I watched this video. The first time was some months ago. I love it. I, for one, do not like to be "alone". I found out that several years ago. However, I also found out that this "not alone" trait make me more wiling to do things for others, and volunteer. Thanks for sharing this video, and refresh my mind, that it is ok to be "alone".
ReplyDelete@CBH You're welcome! I need to be reminded of this as well. The reason it spoke to me so much was that when I was alone I hated it as well and it took me a year or two to fully embrace it and enjoy it and honestly, I think it really shaped who I am today. It helped me to be "ok" with who I am and to trust in my own self reliance and to enjoy my own company. I think it's important. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeletei never thought of it that way before! i love to be alone and im quit content and happy being with just me...im never with just me anymore though! i used to hike, go out to eat, go to the movies and have even been seen dancing all by meself many-a-times:) guess im happy in my head! yah, im pretty sure i am:) great share!
ReplyDelete@2littlehooligans you're too cute Christina! You're lucky you were able to to that. It took me forever to learn it. And yes, I am never alone now and when I am...it's very, very rare :P
ReplyDeleteWow! I too have just fallen in ♥love♥ with this poetic video! It is so amazing, peaceful, calming and inspiring... I'll admit I'd never been great company for myself - until I had children and then... well lets just say sometimes 'alone' time can be just simply magical! Thanks for sharing :)
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Shannon, ya, i know. i couldn't even take my laptop into the bathroom to watch it alone:) haha!
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That was such a great video! Thanks for sharing =) I didn't always enjoy being alone. One year ago, I accompanied my hubby on a business trip to San Diego. I had to force myself to enjoy the alone time since he was doing work all day most of the time we were out there. It was refreshing and just what I needed as a mom. Now I try to remind myself to take some alone time. It's healthy!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very beautiful, well made video. I love it, but it also breaks my heart since I don't get to be alone, pretty much ever anymore. I got married really young and feel like I cheated myself out of opportunities for solitude, quiet and growth. I love my kids, but it's very difficult to never be alone!
ReplyDeleteThat was just what I needed. As a newly single mom of five I am rarely alone during the week. One the weekends that they are at their dad's it is a bittersweet time for me to be alone. I am slowly learning to enjoy that time and try to embrace it in order to be the best person I can be whether surrounded by people or just with myself. I think we often feel like losers if we don't have someone to spend every minute with instead of relishing the "Me" time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration.
Awww, I'm so glad you guys all enjoyed it. I love what she did with it. It really is a reminder to value those rare moments of "alone" time.
ReplyDeleteCatherine - I know, it can be hard. I had the alone time, but I still forget what it feels like. This video helped to remind me of how hard it was to accept it but also to enjoy it. You'll have your time :)
ElBie - I often wonder what that would be like on a trip, or to vacation alone. I don't know how I would be either.
Lisa - That must be so hard. I'm sorry you are going through such a hard time right now. I'm glad the video spoke to you and will help you to heal just a little bit during those lonely weekends you are missing your kiddos. Hugs to you.
Spangler - I'll email you the hack for the comment system :)
Thanks for all your comments ladies!
Love, love, love! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteI could have used this back in February 2006; I had just gotten out of a seven year relationship that was not healthy; I didn't stay single for long and jumped into another relationship in August 2006 was pregnant by October of the same year (was a complete accident)...had my baby in July 2007, got married in March 2008 (out of guilt) and have been miserable ever sense...should have learned it was okay to be alone, while I didn't think I was happy, looking back those 5 months were the happiest I had ever been...
ReplyDeleteI remember when my children were little how much I wished for time to be alone. They are grown now and not around as much and I do enjoy being alone but get lonely sometimes. This video was very soothing and inspiring. Thanks for sharing it!
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