At present, I’m sitting in an outside mall sipping Starbucks coffee under a nice umbrella. It’s just a little after 9:00am and the mall isn’t open yet, so it’s nice and quiet, save for the piped music, which is pretty peppy. A nice slow flowing, calming music would be more my style at the moment, but…
It’s Thursday, the third day this week I’ve had to juggle clients (for one reason or another) outside of my control. While I’m exceedingly grateful that the clients have been understanding, I’m left wondering what the purpose of all of this is?
I’m thinking that the occurrences this week are actually a manifestation of my thoughts during the previous week. While moseying around a beautiful market enjoying the sounds, sights and smells of all there was to partake in, I remember thinking to myself that I was at peace, enjoying myself, by myself, just being. Thinking that I need to do this more often – partake in events or things that bring me peace.
So, during this imposed stagnation for the past two days, I was in the house working and relaxing. Today I’m out in the sunshine enjoying the solitude amidst the growing hustle and bustle of others beginning their days. There is a benefit to being able to visit my clients in their surroundings for their appointments, so I’m on the road today. I get to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air, and work at the same time… Hmm, maybe I need to become a landscaper! Nah, too many bugs… which is why I’m out of my house today. 🙂
“Me” time is so important to us that are introverts. Introverts need Me time like a flower needs the sun… and often introverts need additional sunshine too! I don’t mind being alone because alone doesn’t mean lonely.
