Alone Time

My time.

My freedom.

My choice. 

Empowerment. 

When I heard my roommate was leaving on a 4-day trip, I looked forward to her departure with bated breath. It had been a long time since I was able to hang out in my own home, listening to silence, not using my voice and just being me.

In May I finished the first draft of the book I am writing and haven’t touched it since. With all the overwhelming intensity and sorrow in the world right now, focusing on myself and my own feelings didn’t seem right.

So, I gave myself permission to take a much needed break from my own projects and put my energy elsewhere, outside of myself, for the month of June.

Spending time alone with my thoughts this past weekend and having space to create, cry, feel, do and not do, inspired me to write again. I spent hours diving deep in my own soul, letting whatever needed to be expressed, express.

I hope, wherever you are, whatever your life looks like, you are taking some space and time to yourself.

In a world that idolizes busyness, social activity and putting others before yourself, I hope you take whatever much needed break you need. Do this so you can come back inspired, refreshed and ready to give again.