What could you do more of?
I’ll be honestΒ I love reading π, writing, walking and listening to podcastsΒ and cycling.
All of these things rarely involve other people and I’m just fine with that. I love immersing myself in these activities and often find other people a distraction. Overall, socially distancing for me during Covid was a golden time.
However, another part of me wonders if I’m missing out on entering through doorways into other people’s fascinating worlds by being so happily introverted.
Anytime I see a friend again after a long time apart and we have a leisurely, amusing and funny time together, for many hours, I am reminded of this. How amazing and energising other people are! How fascinating, weird and unique they are!
Of course, this only applies to spending time with people who are generous with their time, energy and spirit and not those who are energy vampires.
Other people (the people you choose) are great,Β spending time with them can be enjoyable, eye-opening, hilarious. Being with them makes you feel like you are a part of something bigger, a part of the kinder side of humanity.
When we see each other’s pain and humanity, we see ourselves better in the mirror.
Content Catnip 
I’d like to travel next year.
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What a great idea! Where will you go Robert?
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Europe, but a little worried about the Middle East escalation at the moment.
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I know what you mean Robert, yes it is worrying. Planning on going next year too….I really hope it becomes peaceful in the middle east, will keep hoping for a miracle π
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I can agree π. I stay indoors way too much, but I’ve loved that it’s more acceptable to be at home since the pandemic. I’ve always been very social, but I can’t stand being social all day, every day. A couple of times per month is more than enough for me.
So yea, I could be more active and be outdoors a lot more.
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I understand what you mean by this dear friend. It’s good to be social just not all the time and not everyday. I’m same as you, a few times per month is enough for me. Big hugs π€ π
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I feel exactly the same. I revel in time alone, but do enjoy good company. I’ve been trying to spend more time trying to meet the type of people I could enjoy spending time with, but it’s been challenging. Great topic, though. I bet many bloggers can relate.
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You are so like me my friend. There is a balance to be found between wanting alone time and being open to socialising. I love the idea that people can be interesting if asked the right deep and provocative questions, like that questions for connection thing I posted ages ago. However it’s also true that some people are just really boring hehehe π π΄
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Yes, yes, yes!! So true!!
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Indoors is fine isn’t it?
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Yeah of course, especially if it’s cold outside…get cosy hehe π
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I loke cosy π
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Hehehe π π that’s what life’s about isn’t it!
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I hope so π
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