The Gift of Solitude...

[Patricia Ann Pearson]

Reflect on how it is to get sick… all you want to do is go to bed and be left alone. Your alone, feeling yucky in bed resting with the body not moving. You are now put into a position of Solitude for whatever reason. Ah, the cold, the flu, the whatever made you sick syndrome. A day or two goes by, maybe a week… now your starting to feel better. Your rested and now you want to connect with others. Hmmm, Solitude. Take a moment and imagine.

Now experience Solitude while you are feeling well. Or maybe your worn out around the edges a little. You know you need some solitude, but tasks keep you going and going. Then when you least expect it… the Devine steps in…gently nudges you and sends you on another avenue. I just love these moments. How did I get here…what am I doing…feeling confused in what you thought you were supposed to do, verses what your actually doing. Hmmm, you have no choice but to experience. A secret quiet gift is presenting itself in you. How exciting! I love gifts of life, don’t you? Now your not aware of this at this particular second due to your mind is thinking of what was planned or what is occurring. Do we call this - life throws us a curve ball for our own good? But at some given time, the recognition of all that is surrounding you, flowing inside of you sends off a light bulb, a spark of logic which moves the spirit with enlightment. The pieces fall in place and now you have an understanding of what is transpiring. Feel the solitude medicine quietly working inside of you while you are enjoying life. Once again, I was able to capture this gift. Only this time I wanted to present it in writing, to share with you.

This started on Friday and here it is Monday morning. Piece by piece of various indications kept occurring. I recognized it within myself logically this morning during my walk. My body is completely rested by the solitude that was given these past few days. Here’s how it transpired…

This weekend was a weekend that was planned to go up to the son’s home and assist them with their move. What we (my husband and I) thought was going to be a weekend of bust your butt - let’s get things done, turned out differently. The Universe had other plans.

We live two hours away from this family, so with due respect I really thought we would get a lot accomplished. It turned out the accomplishment was for both my husband and I to have solitude; solitude of rest - solitude of quietness - solitude of togetherness - solitude of connection - solitude for the spirit in an unusual manner.

Our son and daughter-in-law were very low keyed and were not pushing to get things done. My husband asked a few times but the movement was not happening. Sure frustration came into play but what else could one do but enjoy whatever was happening. Make the best of the situation - that is exactly what we did.

For weeks our lives have been hectic. From the time we get up to the time we lay our heads on the pillow in the evening. We are pooped. I have been speaking to myself about how I can have some time alone - hear quietness. The two of us have many obligations within ourselves but when you add the children, grand-children, pets and everyday living…solitude does not present itself. How could it? What’s electrifying is that this piece in our life is what we are working on to have continually. Solitude; another piece of harmony.

Now I know this sounds unusual but since we recently got married our life has been unsettled. We do not even know what our home - our alone time is going to be like. We had moments here and there but this life of ours is one whirl wind of excitement. We both have an issue in not saying no to anyone’s needs; especially to our children. Don’t misunderstand, we LOVE each moment, trying times to delightful times - each step we have taken to be where we are today. The life we live is full with devotion, caring, loving, happiness with each experience that is presented, planned and not planned - especially with our family. We love life to the fullest!

But there are moments, I would love to have some solitude. Especially now since I am enjoying writing. Writing a book, I am learning, needs solitude. When solitude presents itself, I relish in it and want more of it. Especially since we both have our own niche paths we are taking; we need our solitude time. We both are experiencing life as individuals the way we want it for ourselves. What’s nice is that the two of us are content with our own, love our selves, have the respect for our selves, and love to learn within our selves that it filters out to one another and others.

In one’s life, if you go with the moment by moment, living in the now, you capture not just what you think your supposed to do, but what the Divine has to offer. I love to recognize the many gifts, treasures and blessings the Divine has offered me; from tiny to huge. It’s amazing!

This brings me to this weekend. I sit here and reflect. The gift of solitude and the recognition of it being given. Today is Monday, feeling the vibrations of being alive. The medicine of solitude, what it can really do. It’s the gift of solitude that was presented in many ways for both my husband and I. We are still here at our son’s home. Husband is finishing up some painting on high ceilings and I, sitting here writing in solitude. SMILES :~)

This weekend gave us both solitude spiritual rest. Early to bed - early to rise. Solitude each morning as we took a long stroll to Starbucks and back. Listening to the sounds of nature, footsteps, bikes riding by. Solitude with ourselves, to sit alone and allow the inner voice to come alive. Solitude of not being tugged one way or another by demands. Solitude in a romantic dinner setting with the one we care for. Solitude with nature; watching the full moon rise above the mountains. Solitude within admiring the colors all around. Solitude meeting up with some dear friends for breakfast. Solitude to gather with family members we have not seen for awhile and enjoy foods of many flavors. Solitude in watching our first website grow. Solitude! It can be captured in many ways of one’s life. The key is to capture it, recognize it, experience it, enjoy it - which adds another pleasurable experience to your life.

The best things in life are free!
Solitude is another gift of Life’s best medicine for one’s spirit!

The Divine knew what I needed and allowed this to occur when I least expected it. Once again, my higher Divine heard me and I recognized the energy gift that was given. Another hidden blessing: it took my partner as well. I am grateful to my Divine and recognize the power within. The gifts, the treasures and the blessings that are presented are truly rewarding. How the spirit lifts! How inspired you can become with the grace of solitude.

There was an additional bonus to all that occurred. My partner in life enjoyed every minute and was rewarded. For he desired the medicine of solitude himself without acknowledging within himself. He relishes in the moment to moment life’s experiences with me. A new adventure for him. For he has learned not to question but to go with the energy flow. For the logic is not the key. Until the words were spoken between the two of us he did not recognize the gift that was given to him over the weekend. But once recognized, the smile, the glow within, the vibrations of energy flowing, gives him a new meaning to the weekend trip.

Life’s many secret gifts…here’s to one of them… Solitude!