Thanks Matt @amatt. What a beautiful start to easter with your response 🙂

Hi Line

I second what Matt has written down. I wont be able to offer the same quality of wisdom or articulate in a similar way but heres some suggestions from my practical experience:

– anyone can long for solitude or alone time depending on their circumstances but people who are mostly introvert need the solitude more than extroverts. There is nothing wrong with this. It just goes to show that we all charge our inner being differently. Introverts need solitude to feel alive and extroverts need social interactions to keep their energies up. So feel proud of who you are. We are all so unique and different but still the same when it comes to needing peace in our heart.

– many times, we feel like running away from everything such as having few weeks to onself. Again there is nothing wrong with this. However, if you do not find the root cause of why you need such a space or time off, your problem may not solve even after having down time.

– we all need balance in everything. I think Universe and nature make it quite clear that balance is important for our happy existence. To simplify this for myself, I work on causes focussing on mind, body and soul. Depending on which one needs attention, You can come up with own strategies to find a balance. Meditation is food for the soul and if I had a choice, I would recommend it to everyone to try it for at least 10 mins a day everyday as it helps to recharge but also aids in reflection and letting go of unhelpful emotions. You need stimulation and quality sleep for the mind. Exercise, nutrition and rest keep the body in good rhythm.

– to deal with the similar issue that you face currently, I started with baby steps and put in strategies in all of the components that make me – mind, body and soul. When our innate needs are met on a regular basis, we are more able to be there with others. What I have also found is that by meeting my needs routinely, I dont need so much down time anymore as my battery is getting charged everyday. I am also more open to different activities, which didn’t go with my personality before but am happy to give them a go now. This was a real surprise for me.

– once you meet your needs by prioritising yourself above others and work, it becomes easier to become more authentic YOU. As you become more YOU, you will start appreciating everyone else as they are and you wont feel the compulsion to pretend, make excuses, lie or do things against your will or personality. And I can tell from my own experience that people start to enjoy being around us as they feel light and peaceful in our presence.

– one thing I have only come to appreciate recently is that there are some potent energy suckers around us, who can drain our energy quickly and without us realising. This impacts on our overall well being. By knowing that such people exist, we can protect our energy levels by minimising contact with such people.

– all of the above takes time, patience, practice and self care. But thats what we are here for on the Planet, arent we ?

Have a happy easter guys and go easy on the chocolates.

Jasmine