Benefits of Solitude

During this pandemic, here are some points to remember while you are staying at home.

Solitude is a special type of freedom.

Benefits of Solitude:
1. You can do anything without people staring or making comments.
2. You can read a book in silence.
3. You can watch a movie without hearing unsolicited opinions.
4. You can use your phone without interruption or being called a phone zombie, and you’re not in anyone’s way.
5. You can surf the internet without anyone wondering what you’re looking at.
6. You can work on a novel without being approached or harassed.
7. You can paint or do any art project without interruption or asked what you’re doing.
8. You can shoot a video without someone video-bombing it.
9. You can wear any outfit; no explanation necessary.
10. You can meditate.
11. You can master a musical instrument.
12. No one is blocking your path or hemming you in.
13. No one’s plans can get in the way of your creative plans, because those people aren’t there.
14. You can practice any religion.
15. You can watch Carebears, without someone duffbag questioning your maturity.
16. You can listen to unpopular music and not deal with people whining about it whilst ignoring real world problems.
17. You can get up to use the bathroom without someone switching the TV channel.
18. You can daydream without someone waving their hand in front of your face.
19. You can write poetry or anything without someone looking over your shoulder.
20. There’s no self-welcoming idiot approaching you with, “You look lonely,” and “No one wants to be alone! Let me make you feel welcomed.”

Originally a FB post from: February 17, 2019

Edited: August 13, 2020