#blessed solitude

[musings-from-an-elder-goth]

I hope the woods have wolves. And ghosts. Make that ghost wolves - vengeful, bloodthirsty ghost wolves to drive off pesky visitors.

creaturesfromelsewhere 10-12-2023

[collectingforgottenpoetry]

How wonderful are islands! Islands in space, like this one I have come to, ringed about by miles of water, linked by no bridges, no cables, no telephones. An island from the world and the world's life. Islands in time, like this short vacation of mine. The past and the future are cut off; only the present remains. Existence in the present gives island living an extreme vividness and purity. One lives like a child or a saint in the immediacy of here and now. Every day, every act, is an island, washed by time and space, and has an island's completion. People, too, become like islands in such an atmosphere, self-contained, whole and serene; respecting other people's solitude, not intruding on their shores, standing back in reverence before the miracle of another individual. "No man is an island," said John Donne. I feel we are all islands- in a common sea.

Excerpt from Moon Shell, by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. As featured in the 1955 edition of Gift From The Sea.

[sagaschan]

It's a good day when I'm able to find a corner to huddle in

[grimdarkmage]

Mmm

I’ve realized I truly favor my own space my own domain

[butchgalpal]

I'm housesitting! Which means I'm gonna walk the dog and then I'll get 2 drink for the first time in months

[joqatana]

Do Not be You

My horoscope for today:

Impulsive behavior may not bring you what you want today, especially if you irritate someone with your emotional intensity. You might choose to withdraw from the social scene in self-defense, but you won't resolve anything by overcompensating later in the day. Pay attention to your audience since they will tell you when to lighten up. It never hurts to look beyond your inclination to spontaneously share what's on your mind. Setting aside time for contemplation before you create an awkward situation is smarter than trying to clean up a big mess afterward.