By ones self.................

Kindle · Post by **Kindle** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:04 pm

Aloneness is the new monastery of the elderly.

Solitude is chosen, but aloneness is thrust upon us.

Some people feel alone in a crowd.

When you are by yourself, do you feel alone or energized by the solitude?

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:12 pm

I love being on my own....hate crowds.....I am a bit of a loner but thats been my choice and I really feel at peace when I am all alone:D

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:15 pm

I love time alone

I usually sit for a god 20 minutes on a morning with my coffee, not telly on, no music .. nice:Deven nicer in the summer if its nice enough to siut in the garden with my morning cuppa:D

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:22 pm

Temporary solitude is a pleasurable experience for me. Alone time, peace and quiet....those are good.

I only feel lonely when my friends ignore me.

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:44 pm

Yes, I'm one of those that is alone in a crowd, unless I know the crowd!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:17 pm

alone time is good, silence is golden.

but never all the time.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:42 pm

Kindle;1120767 wrote: Aloneness is the new monastery of the elderly.

Solitude is chosen, but aloneness is thrust upon us.

Some people feel alone in a crowd.

When you are by yourself, do you feel alone or energized by the solitude?

I wouldn't say I was a loner as such but I do love being on my own. There are times when I crave total silence. I feel at peace and relaxed on my own.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:46 pm

Kindle;1120767 wrote: Aloneness is the new monastery of the elderly.

Solitude is chosen, but aloneness is thrust upon us.

Some people feel alone in a crowd.

When you are by yourself, do you feel alone or energized by the solitude?

I am a extrovert but also an only child. The only child automatically learns to live with aloneness and develops the ability to amuse and entertain themselves. I feel more a sense of contentment than feeling energised during the times I am alone.

For the elderly that suffer the various forms of dementia they are truly alone in their world of nothingness.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:13 pm

Lon;1120846 wrote: I am a extrovert but also an only child. The only child automatically learns to live with aloneness and develops the ability to amuse and entertain themselves. I feel more a sense of contentment than feeling energised during the times I am alone.

For the elderly that suffer the various forms of dementia they are truly alone in their world of nothingness.

that's my mom, in a lonely world of her own.:-1

and I can no longer get in............:-1

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:13 pm

Odie;1120877 wrote: that's my mom, in a lonely world of her own.:-1

and I can no longer get in............:-1

awwwwwwwww odie that is so sad:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

Kindle · Post by **Kindle** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:27 pm

Odie;1120877 wrote: that's my mom, in a lonely world of her own.:-1

and I can no longer get in............:-1

I'm familiar with this pain. Too many of us have parents and friends that this is striking.

Victoria · Post by **Victoria** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:21 am

Having always been the odd one out in life I have become used to and enjoy my own company.

I don't let being alone bother me I mean I still go off to town wander round the shops try on crazy clothes and laugh at myself in the mirror or go into jewelers and try very expensive rings or braclets just for fun. Just like I see other people doing in a group.

Of course anyone who has dogs will confirm that with a dog around you are never alone they are the best company . Often after spending an evening with people ( yawn yawn)I come home and give the dogs an extra hug just to let them know how much more I enjoy their company.

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:04 am

kazalala;1120776 wrote: I love time alone I usually sit for a god 20 minutes on a morning with my coffee, not telly on, no music .. nice even nicer in the summer if its nice enough to siut in the garden with my morning cuppa

Call me selfish....but, I love me alone tyme too..........

A good ol New Mexico sunrise is a ++++ too

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:24 am

Kindle;1120767 wrote: Aloneness is the new monastery of the elderly.

Solitude is chosen, but aloneness is thrust upon us.

Some people feel alone in a crowd.

When you are by yourself, do you feel alone or energized by the solitude?

Definately energized as my children & hubs are all at school/work so I have the day to meself and the pc too.:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:40 am

Kindle;1120767 wrote: Aloneness is the new monastery of the elderly.

Solitude is chosen, but aloneness is thrust upon us.

Some people feel alone in a crowd.

When you are by yourself, do you feel alone or energized by the solitude?

When I find myself in a crowd Im usually thinking "what the hell are you looking at ?"

Then Ill check for boogers.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:41 am

BTS;1121228 wrote: Call me selfish....but, I love me alone tyme too..........

A good ol New Mexico sunrise is a ++++ too

I much prefer you being alone as well. Its just better all the way around like that.

Thanks for doing your part.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:53 am

This guy will be alone for a long time.

Solitary confinement at Clallan Bay Pen

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mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:34 pm

Me, Myself and I are all great friends, we are never alone...

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:34 pm

I'm one of the one's that is always alone in a crowd. I'm always lonely even when family is home. I do enjoy the peace sometimes cuz as soon as hubby or daughter get home it's either the tv or radio blaring...sometimes both. I like being on here with my friends, but even that can be too much sometimes and I can log in or out depending on my moods.

I do talk to my dogs, turtles and fish most of the day...and yes, dogs are the best. :-4