solitude

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cherigucchi @cherigucchi (15934) • Philippines 2 Aug

Its Saturday afternoon here. We just had our lunch and once again its only hubby and I this quiet weekend. of course with the dogs. My only son is still sleeping and we never wanted to disturb him. Its peaceful and calm....

calmness

solitude

being alone

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Home Alone

Curlann @annierose (21977) • United States 7 Jun 24

Being home alone can feel a bit lonely, but there are ways to make it more enjoyable. Right now, I'm alone in the house because my mother went to the dentist with her friend. So, I'll be cooking my own meals and cleaning the...

loneliness

connection

solitude

long distance relationships music

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Silence and seclusion

nita04 @nita04 (268) • Philippines 22 Jun 22

Illness unpredictably changes you as a person. When I got my first diagnosis of breast cancer, I was so devastated that I felt betrayed. I stayed away from people. But as months go by, my solitude made me discover that I was not...

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What I need is ...

sima sima @jassmine (1460) • Morocco 10 Oct 20

If the night came and spread darkness all over the city ... it found me inside my room ... listening to Umm Kulthum's music, with a bottle of red wine ... and thinking of me being a person that changes day after day ... as if I...

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Can love cease to be?

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 10 Jun 20

Received a call from a cousin-in-law, said she's back to work though the office ain't what it used to be. The employees are still on shelter in place. She narrated how it was with her two teens in the home, adrenaline repressed,...

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The Rain Has Come.

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 10 Jun 20

In my hermitage, I was oblivious to the world. I was in a self-imposed solitude a few days, the two pandemics - the first immobilizing humans and the second igniting racial fire, did take a toll on me. Thought it wise to refrain...

life

solitude

rain

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Rocks on the hill trail

Michele @Aquitaine24 (12000) • San Jose, California 23 Apr 20

This is in San Jose's Almaden Valley, off the Almaden Lake Trail at Almaden Lake Park. This group of large rocks is at the top of the Hill Trail, near the bench. It appears they are used as a hangout for young people. Yes, there...

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The Journey Home.

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 25 Dec 19

Did resolve to have my solitude filled with inspiring stories this Christmas. I'd love to have some sort of recollection to nourish my being. It was a wish I made early on today, during the Christmas Mass, that I be granted a pure...

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I´ll turn off the laptop. The comfort of solitude.

marguicha @marguicha (230334) • Chile 14 Oct 19

It is time to go to sleep. Or maybe to watch some TV first. Tomorrow, at some time, my grandson will go away for about a couple of weeks. And even if I love him, I will be happy to have my life go. So years ago, I said to a...

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Solitude does not mean Isolation !!

Danielle Dery @Dania56 (17) • Quebec, Quebec 22 Sep 19

I am single, widow since June 2017. But Solitude does not mean Isolation I have a lot members of my family taking care of me with friendship and many friends i meet at the Walking Club, also on Messenger and Facebook. * * * Don’t...

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Staying Alone....

Aanshi Raghava @Aansh13 (11433) • New Delhi, India 29 Apr 19

While scrolling through my laptop I found this poem, it was written approximately 4 Years back, as I read, I realized, I have always loved solitude.... To stay alone is; Sitting in a garden full of ripe mangoes, Eating them...

poem

solitude

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My solitary Easter Dinner

rosyrose @vickyrose (2236) • Cooma, Australia 28 Apr 19

Even though no family member can join me for the Easter feast, I still roasted a pork. Yes, I was by myself, I worked in the morning, hubby worked the night shift and the grown up kids who don’t live with us anymore we’re...

easter

easter dinner

solitude

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Encounter With God

Junbals @Junbals (1421) • Philippines 11 Apr 19

In the Middle Ages, St. Teresa of Avila, the founder of the Carmelites communities, initiated what came to be known as the Teresian reform of the monasteries. It used to be that when gallivanting kings were fed up with their...

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Weird Word Wednesday- Isolophilia

Diana B. @BloggerDi (3121) • United States 27 Feb 19

I think this word sounds like what it means, which is isolated. Philia is Greek in origin, meaning love. I describe myself as a social introvert. I used to think I was an extrovert because I've "never met a stranger" (as Mom used...

vocabulary

solitude

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Trapped

Jessica Largado @JesscaL (155) 3 Feb 19

There are times when I feel so lonely even though i am surrounded by people. There are times when I want to talk about a lot of things but for some reason I cant seem to find my voice. There are times when i want to open up to...

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Aloneness is Different from Loneliness

josefina @josie_ (10033) • Philippines 15 Oct 18

Loneliness is depressing while aloneness can be a pleasant experience. Loneliness is cause by the absence of someone. Sometimes,people confuse companionship with love and when that person is gone, loneliness sets in and can...

solitude

loneliness

mindset

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How Do You Manage Your Anger?

Govinda Blankson @GovindaB (249) • Accra, Ghana 7 Oct 18

Whenever I get angry I try to remain as quiet as possible because I wouldn't like to offend anyone with my words. I then move away to solitude until tempers calm. Usually I say a few words to express my feelings, and then remain...

anger management

solitude

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Seeking Peace and Quiet

Barbara Radisavlejvic @bagarad (14283) • Paso Robles, California 2 Sep 18

I seem to be turning into more of an introvert every day. I hunger for solitude that's hard to find now that we're living in the city. There seems to be noise everywhere that I can't control. That makes me tense and crabby. I...

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Looking forward to Montana

The Horse @TheHorse (238276) • Walnut Creek, California 9 Jul 18

In about four weeks, I will be free to hit the road. A part of my plan is to visit the family cabin in Montana, check the roof, check the bridge, and check the fence. You know I like "projects," and one of my projects up there is...

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Peace and quiet

Alisa @AlisaTR (936) • Trinidad And Tobago 4 Jun 18

If you met me in person you wouldn't guess it because I can be pretty boisterous if I set out to be, but I actually prefer the life of a recluse. I like to be by myself and aside from my computer, my favorite companion is a...

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