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The Life Of A Recluse... ...is a form of an escape to this seemingly stressful and complicated life. It doesn't mean that if you live in a big city, one doesn't feel lonely and empty. ...is a time to reflect on how your life have been over the years, the changes that you've made, the decisions that made you or destroyed you, the lessons that you've learned and the mistakes that you've repeatedly done. How did life treat you? and how much did you treat life back? ...is the time to put "love" on hold, to temporarily shut your doors to the world, to guard your heart from pains, to put your mind, body and soul to rest... And the world stood still, for a moment.   ELZ  |
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Jack, I just came across the topic and things like this came to mind. I thought about just how people have to spend time alone and have an "Instant Replay" of what has happened, and what was done to make things better. Other people can reflect better in a recluse. Others cannot tolerate the social isolation, the deafening silence, the echoing reminders by themselves. To each his/her own in dealing life. You are right, some people smile through it, some people shrug their shoulders, and some others "displace" the distress into something that will release that negative activity.However, and whatever works for anyone, it is important to take time, to reflect, to have a flashback, not to self-blame or curse others. It is a way of life. And sometimes, life in a recluse is the better option. ELZ
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1/22/2008 11:43 am |
i can feel you are in this kind of mood my friend....like what is said about it, we are the best writers when we are troubled, in pain or ecstatic about life and love... a respite from all things which give us stress is always recommended, as the mind and heart can only take so much. As i have advised a young friend of mine when she asked, "why is it so hard to be happy? " i told her that maybe the reason why she is having a hard time feeling fulfilled is because she relates happiness to just being with someone..."Its one great way to feel happy but having a BF isnt the ONLY way", i pointed out to her.I also advised her to make use of the time that she is "temporarily unattached", to bond with family and friends and enjoy her time with them. We may not be as young as her anymore but we can opt to renew ties with relatives and friends, or get closer and bond with our family and kid/s.. given that we are "unattached" too, at this point in our lives.. just my two cents worth my friend... love yah... MARIE
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AB, what inspiring words you have there!..While others prefer to be with loved ones, friends and significant others through good times and bad, spending time ALONE does help a person to meditate, and listen to that small voice inside him/her. It is not a sign of depression all the time, its just a mini-vacation from the choking side of social life. We need to do that once in a while.... Thank you for visiting. Your words of wisdom are here for all of us to feed our souls. ELZ
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i can feel you are in this kind of mood my friend....like what is said about it, we are the best writers when we are troubled, in pain or ecstatic about life and love... a respite from all things which give us stress is always recommended, as the mind and heart can only take so much. As i have advised a young friend of mine when she asked, "why is it so hard to be happy? " i told her that maybe the reason why she is having a hard time feeling fulfilled is because she relates happiness to just being with someone..."Its one great way to feel happy but having a BF isnt the ONLY way", i pointed out to her.I also advised her to make use of the time that she is "temporarily unattached", to bond with family and friends and enjoy her time with them. We may not be as young as her anymore but we can opt to renew ties with relatives and friends, or get closer and bond with our family and kid/s.. given that we are "unattached" too, at this point in our lives.. just my two cents worth my friend... love yah... ELZ
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1/22/2008 9:10 pm |
Marie, with my physical limitations right now (injury), and being home for more than a week now (will be back to work tomorrow), I spent much time reflecting. I even had a serious talk with my son, and GF. It's all about relocation to the bigger city. I've been alone most of my adult life, and it is no secret that my family here in TX is my only child. He's grown up now, and is getting ready to be independent. I will be ALONE again, and will start a brand new life. It is scary, but I know, with the help of the Almighty, and wonderful friends like you..I WILL BE ALRIGHT. Thanks for being so thoughtful..And i love you too friend! you're one tough cookie my friend but you are also pliant like the bamboo, and can sway and bend to accomodate life's many surprises. just in case you feel thats not enough to have, you know us your friends are just right here....  MARIE
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And it is such a wonder why God sends Angels to comfort everyone who is in need of shoulders to lean on when the burdens of this world just seem to be overwhelming. Thank you, Marie. ELZ
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1/24/2008 8:51 am |
Hi ate Dee... "May you have enough happiness to make you sweet,enough trials to make you strong,enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.” Gud girls R bad girls who don't get caught... 
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Inday, yes, indeed, Memories can come to us like thieves in the night, it is without a warning..so BEWARE! ELZ
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Hi ate Dee... "May you have enough happiness to make you sweet,enough trials to make you strong,enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.” ELZ
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 What a wonderful and inspiring thought of wisdome from you Louie!...I'm so happy to have you here in my blogs...I wonder how you've found me. Thanks for being a part of HVP as well..Our appreciation. ELZ
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And silence speaks louder than words....I agree with you CAT... ELZ
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I know dear ROXY...I am not emotionally ready at this point...I rest my heart for a while, I rest my mind and soul, but I am not resting my case ELZ
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And to this I say the Serenity Prayer: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. " ELZ
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Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen. ELZ
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3, 5-6 ELZ
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Roxy, I cannot thank you enough for your sincere wishes for me..Only true friends like you can say these words and I can feel it coming from your heart. It does bring "cool" wind into my spine. I am grateful to God for the opportunity to meet wonderful friends like you....I am blessed in so many ways. ELZ
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Kiddie bro, Greggy...Thank you for gracing my blog...I wish you all the joys and success this 2008 brings...Thanks for the warm wishes. ELZ
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