Carving Out Solitude

May the stars carry your sadness away,

may the flowers fill your heart with beauty,

may hope forever wipe away your tears, and, above all,

may silence make you strong. ~ Chief Dan George



We don't always know where we belong.  We can sit at gatherings wondering why we are wasting our time, but not wanting to be rude, we do not leave.  A long awaited musical, movie or book finally arrives and it fails to meet our desired needs. 

When we become aware of our impatience with being present where we no longer desire to be, it is important to go within and listen to where our spirit calls us.  Carving out some solitude may be more clarifying than anything other resource. 
 

Purchase some flowers being present with their beauty.  Notice how delicate yet complicated their formation is.  Feel the petals of a flower enjoying the texture or trading energies.  Breathe in the fragrance an notice how it alters our feelings.
 

To sit in the dark watching the stars is another altering experience.  We begin to wonder about the stars which triggers other worldly or unworldly thoughts.  We become less focused on our selves and experience being a part of the larger picture.
 

Carving out solitude makes us more vibrant as we shed all that is really not important and find what has been left unattended in our heart.  We increase awareness of what we are longing for and why we are not seeking it.  We can discover what is standing in our way and what simple steps can propel us forward.
 

Freedom is experienced when we allow ourselves to change and to grow into other interests.  If we are truly bored with what used to excite, then begin a new journey to discover new delights.