Sun, 09 Jun 2024 02:41:23 -0700WeeblyWed, 19 Jul 2017 09:34:50 GMThttp://thatswhatshesaidhesaid.com/lifestyle/selectivenessLast night, a friend asked if I get lonely since I travel and live alone. Before I answered his question, I asked him if he thinks there is a difference between being lonely and alone? His silence was indicative of a "No." We are meant to be social creatures and I enjoy outings and the outdoors, but if you ask me what recharges my energy and at which time I am most at peace, it is when I am journaling at a coffee shop, reading at home, training on the track, walking through artistic alleys, jamming out in the car, and sitting in a hotel lobby doing work. Lonely, for me, means you do not feel whole even when there are others physically present. Alone means others are not physically present. "Wanting to be alone" means you prefer not to have the physical presence of others, but would appreciate those absent being emotionally aware and understanding of your preference. I appreciate and reciprocate if someone invests consistent effort in me and I will initiate almost all of the time, but I also celebrate being whole and alone. Whether I spend too much time celebrating or not depends on the people I choose to invest in. I am both privileged and honored to have choices, is my answer.]]>