Being ok alone

WindSister
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Being ok alone Jun 25, 2018 11:16:08 GMT -5 GeekGoddess, jim44444, and 10 more like this

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Post by WindSister on Jun 25, 2018 11:16:08 GMT -5

"I do not need thousands of pictures of my arm around another, proving I have loved and been loved; I do not need masses to step up and say I will be missed to prove I belong; I do not need to leave behind a child, memorial or statue to prove I have lived. All I must do is take a walk in the woods to experience the quiet truth that Universe knows I Am Love, I Belong, I Live – and that is enough."

I wrote the above in 2011. Even though I am very much in love right now, I still mean it.... in a time when Facebook, social networking, seems to "prove" our relevance (how many "likes" can I get?), I think it's important to step back often and remember what it is like to just "be" (and preferably alone from time to time)... those are often the moments of the most profound peace and insight.

I am thankful for solitary camping moments for teaching me I'm ok...whether I'm alone or with someone. I still seek those moments out now.

Those who feel lovable, who love, and who experience belonging simply believe they are worthy of love and belonging. - Brene Brown

WindSister Senior Members I have thoughts, but I could be wrong ;) Posts: 1,550 Age Range: 41-45	Being ok alone Jun 25, 2018 13:00:04 GMT -5 via mobile GeekGoddess, ironhamster, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WindSister on Jun 25, 2018 13:00:04 GMT -5 This comes up on my memories every year because I posted it 3 years ago. I'm glad for the reminder every year.
	Those who feel lovable, who love, and who experience belonging simply believe they are worthy of love and belonging. - Brene Brown

DryCreek Senior Members Life’s too short to live without passion! Posts: 3,519 Age Range: 51-55	Being ok alone Jun 25, 2018 13:01:29 GMT -5 via mobile GeekGoddess, bballgirl, and 4 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DryCreek on Jun 25, 2018 13:01:29 GMT -5 WindSister, I would “like” this, but that’d seem counter to the principle of the post... ;-)
	Love without limits. Live without regret.

choosinghappy Senior Members ILIASM Poet Laureate Posts: 1,741 Age Range: 36-40	Being ok alone Jun 25, 2018 20:51:00 GMT -5 via Tapatalk greatcoastal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by choosinghappy on Jun 25, 2018 20:51:00 GMT -5 Beautiful pic.
	"Let your faith be bigger than your fear."

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