Solace
in Solitude
January 2014
It is a rare
privilege to have a full day to yourself and to enjoy the pleasure of your own company
without any interruption. You’ll
discover a voice you forgot you had, a voice that got lost in the chatter of
your daily life.
Start the day
with your favorite coffee or tea poured in the pretty cup you like or in that
special mug. Look outside and take
notice of the light. Yes, even on a
foggy or cloudy day there is light out there.
Take notice of the colors around you.
Put on some comfortable clothes that flatter you and take yourself for a
walk. If you are blessed with owning a
dog…by all means take the dog, take him on a walk that is different from his
routine.
Spend the morning in quiet solitude. Treat yourself to a healthy lunch and listen
to your favorite music. Spend some time
thinking about your art and take inventory of your accomplishments. Visualize your next project. Think about the people whose company you
enjoy.
You might also consider
taking a day to paint solo especially if you habitually paint with other
artists. While joining peer groups can
be fun and motivating, time spent in solitude has its own rewards and merits. It might free you up to experiment when you
find yourself uninfluenced by others and sheltered from judgment.
Finding solace in
solitude and silence will lead to finding truth in your heart.
Perhaps you might
find the above course of action and suggestions a more helpful alternative to
break in the New Year rather than the usual list of resolutions.
Yvette Stenzel
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