It’s been over a year since I left my career teaching and all the many interactions with people and technology that came with it. Although, I miss it, I feel like I am finally beginning to value the solitude this season brings with it. Solitude is a gift. I should take care to not intrpet the absence of the busyness of my years past as loneliness.
Multiple conversations are no longer needed to navigate through my days. However, as much as I long for the fellowship of family and friends in my life, I realize it’s okay to have days where conversations are limited to my husband and I, or even to just be by myself sometimes.
If the solitude in my life is to have value, I must put in place a few disciplines for it to be fully appreciated. True solitude is looking at an empty schedule, sometimes clearing a schedule, turning off the television, closing the computer, laying down the phone, and thanking God for an opportunity to just spend the day, a few hours, or even minutes to just be quiet, to reflect, and to be thankful.
