The Solitude of Love

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To contemplate life, there's need for solitude, for the silence necessary to properly listen . Yet these silences have a way of speaking to you and telling you things about yourself you didn't know . It is strange what life can mean to you when you're far from social pressures, alone with your thoughts; dark or light.


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But is loneliness not something we try very hard to avoid? Do we not welcome people into our lives just so we won't sleep alone, eat alone, listen to the rain alone? Have you spoken out loud to yourself before, talking as if someone listens? Do you feel sad? Have you spent a week in your home without a word leaving your lips, it almost feels as if you have forgotten language the next time you're among people? I have. I have heard the hum of my wrist, the crackle of hair follicles. And I have wept difficult tears. I too want to be somebody to someone. I too want the solitude of love.

Do you know that feeling of a private world, whose language only you and your lover understands? Do you understand the solitude in just being there, in your lover's eyes, being seen, being heard, being felt? It is as if you're finally living. It is as if you've died and only one person hears you speak.

To contemplate life requires solitude, the silence that your heart brings when its beat syncs with the world around you and you look up and there, love in all its fragile forms, staring down at you, asking you if you want to be held. And yes, you want to be held even though you're strong enough. You want to be fragile because its hard being strong all the time and strong breaks sometimes and won't it be nice for there to be someone to catch those pieces?

Is there a difference between solitude and loneliness? Obviously. I want solitude. I don't want to be lonely. Is this a difficult dream? Maybe. Maybe we're blessed truly, who are poor in spirit.



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Thought-provoking, my friend. I've been there in this life. I've also met God, so I am never alone. It is a blessed peace. I am newly remarried, too, but I spent 20 years single and navigating the empty dating scene. People can only fill so much of the void. God fits in the darkest crevices of me. Sending warmth and light your way. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. !LUV

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Thank you for this thoughtful comment. I get scared sometimes you know? I've grown so used to being alone, I don't even know how to be with people anymore.
Thank you for stopping by and for the gift. I appreciate you. 🤗

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I can understand that. Do you get out at all these days? Isolation is rough on humans.

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No I don't. I am a homebody. I love reading, then writing,music,movies. I do social stuff when pushed. I have not been among people more than three times this month and they came to meet me at home.

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I work from home from my bedroom all week, but I'm married and my adult son whose wife kicked him out lives with us. He is post covid and unable to work and has awful insomnia. I get out to go to worship an hour a week on Sunday, and once a month for a prayer meeting with ladies. I prefer reading, writing and art, myself. I wish you a Merry Christmas, friend.

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I used to go to church but I don't anymore. Maybe I will go again in the future but right now, my faith is thin. Thank you so much @wandrnrose7 for your sharing and the kind words. It means a lot to me. I wish you a merry Christmas and an awesome new year.

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Thank you so much. I am praying for the Lord to encourage you and bless you this Christmas and coming year. Please continue sharing your wonderful writing ✍️. God bless.

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