Wednesday, February 7, 2007

Neat Tip 2/8/07

Whenever, wherever (every once in a while) take the time to be, and/or feel alone.

In our futuristic lifestyle, solitude is lost to constant contact and ever present electronic emissions from any number of pocketed and/or belt clipped devices. The quietness of one’s own mind (disregard any and all of this if your lonely mind tells you to wear diapers and attempt to kidnap a rival) can allow the formation of new ideas and clearer thoughts.

I do not always advocate a solo mountainous excursion with only a bag of nuts. A brief moment of quiet meness can be found anywhere. Walking to your car, riding in an elevator alone, the first few minutes after waking, anywhere you find a brief respite from constant everyoness is a perfect time to realize what you think. Feeling alone for even a brief time will also give you a greater appreciation for those you have in your life that keep you from being truly alone.

This is not a call to start talking to yourself and move to a shed in Montana with a list of addresses, but an invitation to take some time to climb around in your own head, scary as it may be.

One,

Charles

8 comments:

. said...

One is only a lonely number when you feel sorry for yourself.

cosmic charlie said...

a new day dawned. great post but i can only wonder if the rustly pelican is still out there?

Stephen Hawking said...

disclaimer: do not attempt such reflection early in the AM if you haven't yet gone to sleep. Hey miller, is that the rock in mexico you almost killed yourself jumping off?

Stephen Hawking said...

what time is it?

pamthewam said...

you know I love a banner day on my own which definitely includes seeing a movie solo. Great tip!

. said...

We all need to stop taking this so seriously. For god's sake its 5AM

B. Green said...

No, that is a rock somewhere in Australia. Early posting and commenting is good for what ails you.

Solo movies are keen.

Please tippers update your profile as they are fun to read. PtheW has the best profile pic.

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