Solitary
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Solitary. Some people dread solitude. It can be awful. Prisoners who are put in solitary from some crime or misbehavior find solitude, used as a punishment, to be less than welcome.
Even little children can experience solitude as a punishment. I’ve used it, but only in small doses, and to get my point across to a recalcitrant child. And never, ever would I lock a child in a closet or other dark, enclosed place. That’s not discipline. It’s torture.
A person who seeks other people, who needs company and activity in order to restore his batteries, is said to be an extrovert.
People like me, who crave solitude and quietness in order to recharge, are said to be introverts.
I’m not sure about that. There’s a line somewhere that gets blurred for me. Most people who know me would say I’m a “people-person,” and that’s usually true. I enjoy people. I don’t mind striking up conversations with strangers if the occasion requires it. But I find, as I grow older, that I truly crave my solitude. I guard and protect it. I won’t answer the phone when I don’t want to be disturbed. I need that complete quiet and alone-ness to regain my equilibrium so that I can return to the land of the living with composure, and even with a welcome for the people who cross my path.
This is true especially in the early morning. Don’t talk to me. Don’t require anything of me. Leave me alone. Let me have my coffee and my Bible without any disruption. Give me half-an-hour of silence, and you’ll be my friend for life.
Funny, isn’t it? We’re all so different, and so much the same. Some of you understand me completely. Others of you would say I’m just a morning crank.
Well. It is what it is 🙂
Thanks for sharing this post.
When i read it, i laughed because this is what my sons always say to me in the morning “give me solitude please ” we have just wake up! But they usually wake up late, so there is not enough time to let them enjoy solitude!
Wishing you all the best!
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You can’t ask for solitude if you won’t wake up early enough to enjoy it. Thanks for your comment.
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Yes that’s true!
I know they just want to take extra time on their phones without any disturbance but i could not keep quiet since there are lots of things to do especially at school days!
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ohh, this is a good argument, I will remember this! Thanks for the tip!
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Hahaha, here similar with getting up, but my kids are relatively fast in the aisles. In my own childhood I have already learned that I better leave morning crank in peace (my brother is an etreme morning crank.) ….
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May I ask where you come from, Anie? Your English is very good, but I can tell it’s not your first language. Just curious, if you don’t want to answer I won’t be offended 🙂
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No problem granonine, I come from Germany, but live in France.
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So which would you consider your first language: German or French?
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hahaha…german, my french is bad!
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My eldest son lives in Germany, for about 19 years now. He has learned the language mostly just by listening. Quite amazing. His children are all bilingual. I think it’s wonderful.
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You speak from the soul, granonine! You never should lump all people together! Everyone has the need for rest and relaxation and perhaps also for solitude and this must be respected. I grew up with a morning muffle, but this was not at all problematic. I find it rather problematic, if unintentional loneliness prevails, that should never be! Tank you for your wonderful reflections!
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Thanks, Anie.
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