I Want To Be Alone
By Susan
@HazySue (39265)
Gouverneur, New York
May 20, 2018 11:38am CST
Every now and then I have an overwhelming urge to be alone. Not all the time, but some of the time I feel the need for peace, quiet, and the beautiful feeling of being alone.
These feeling come over me when I am in a writing jag. When ideas are flowing so quickly that I am overcome with the joy of writing. It doesn't happen often so I love to immerse myself in that joy when it does.
Unfortunately when I am happily immersed in the flow of words it seems that every one and their brothers seem to stop by for a little visit. Go figure.
Me being me I visit with them and lose that feeling of words just flowing through my fingertips and onto the paper or computer, whichever I happen to be using at that time.
It is like Murphy's Law - whatever can go wrong does go wrong. I end up resentful because I am unable to get back that writing feeling and can't enjoy my conversation.
Sometimes I just need to be alone. It's not that I don't like people and enjoy their company. It's more like I hate to be interrupted when I am on a roll.
I know they can't know when this is happening. It has almost convinced me that I need to do my writing in the middle of the night. But then again, I just have to go with when inspiration hits me.
Maybe I need to live on a deserted island. But then again, I would miss being around people. Oh dear.
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@moffittjc (128840)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 May 18
I think it would help if you could find an isolated place away from your home where you could go to write when inspiration strikes. That way, you can let the words flow without being interrupted by well-meaning friends, family members and neighbors.
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@moffittjc (128840)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 May 18
@HazySue I think the idea of a she-shed would is a great one! You can make it as cozy as you want, or leave it as bare as you want. I've always wondered why men get to be the ones who have a shed out in the yard. We get the garage and the shed? Hardly seems fair. Women should get the option of having a shed too if they so desire!
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@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
27 May 18
@moffittjc I think we should be able4 to have a shed also. Too long it has been an option for only men to have a shed. It is time women start standing up for their right to have for.
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@popciclecold (40214)
• United States
27 May 18
I think that would be a good idea. Because as you said they don't know you need to be alone. Like last night I was trying to get to my notifications, and my client kept talking, it irritated me. She didn't know.
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@popciclecold (40214)
• United States
27 May 18
@HazySue Yeah it keep you from becoming frustrated.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 May 18
I know exactly what you mean. Writing is important, and when you are in a writing jag, you need to write. I know my characters don't let me alone until I get their words down on paper. Or in the modern era we're in, on a Word document. I'm lucky. Not a lot of people call me, or stop over, so I'm alone most of the time to get it done. I might suggest letting your friends know you're busy and can't be disturbed, but do it in a nice way so they aren't offended. You could also just turn your phone off.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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20 May 18
The best part about being alone is that you really don't have to answer to anybody. You do what you want. A quote from Justin Timberlake. Sometimes I feel that way....Being alone and being at peace from time to time recharges the soul....I think it's quite normal to have our alone time 
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@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
25 May 18
@dgobucks226 Besides myse44lf I have all of my characters speaking to me trying to get into print.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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25 May 18
@HazySue Sometimes our best companion can be our own company. Sitting with our own thoughts can be liberating....
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
20 May 18
We all need some time alone. It's allright.
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
25 May 18
@HazySue True! We spend so much time in company. We need time to be alone and focus on ourself.
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@momalisa65 (1971)
• United States
20 May 18
I prefer to be alone almost all the time. But I’m married now so I’m hardly ever alone, Lol. I enjoy times that I can spend alone. Peace and Quiet. Love it!
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@Lignitecityabishek96 (7114)
• Cuddalore, India
20 May 18
There were many situations I want to feel alone. The best remedy is sound sleep.
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