Be absent for a while, you will come back better

Five years ago I hit rock bottom on all metrics of what's considered a normal life. I was broke, homeless, alone and desperately clinging to every bottle of alcohol I could find. For the past two years I've spent almost all my days alone and at home. I literally separate myself from everyone. Today, I am healthy, have more money, exercising, reading novels, learning French alone, listening to music, gardening, cooking, etc. My point is this, being alone is a gift I gave myself for which I am eternally grateful. I won't be alone forever, but now I know the value it holds for my life.

Solitude has been my healing of attachments that drained my life force and soul. I am now ready to take l year to be with me. I whole year solo to me. Dropping addictions, sabotage, depression. My year gift to me.

2 years ago I decided to completely isolate, leave all my social media except youtube and dedicate fully to myself. Learning languages, musical instrument, gardening, meditating, exercising, connecting to all elements and only watching videos thatd teach me something positive but mostly being offline. I started to feel so peaceful and happy that I’ve been keeping my life this way, only allowing back a few old and new friends that are contributing to that vibe. 🙏🏻 my dog is my best companion fs 😂❤

According to the Bhagavad-Gita, a sacred text in Hinduism, isolation is an essential characteristic of wise people who continuously seek supreme wisdom.

If you want to see who your friends are, then hit rock bottom. You are your own best company..

I was wandering in the vast universe of the internet and found you. I believe I was meant to find you. Your content is absolutely enriching.

Yessss! Yesss!!! It’s the only way to silence all the voices and to listen to the ONE voice that matters: our OWN! Sitting in our own energy, getting to know who we are deep down inside - away from everyone and all things is not only a healthy thing to do, but a necessary one! I just LOVE your posts !!!!! Always always fantastic reminders on here and teachings 🥰

4:05 you must limit the influence of what you don’t want and increase the amount of what you want in your mind. Until we are burning bright enough we must not allow any influence that will overwhelm our efforts of trying to change

I’m really sick of most people. After going down this road and getting my life back, I’ve noticed just how many people who claim are our friends are anything but. I don’t even want too many “friends”. People are NOT what they portray.

The buddhists say...take refuge. Meaning take time alone to re centre yourself. Its so important to do this for our own mental health.

I needed this. I've been ruminating on the idea of distancing myself from my friends, for a while, and as much as I love them, and it hurts to say, they are a distraction to my life goals. I'm not saying it in a pompous self-righteous way, but, they do not share my same ideals, and outright asking them to is futile. It's better to follow that path and be a role-model. I just hope they understand.

There are no coincidences. I needed this message. Thank you for posting.

"Solitude for me is a fount that makes life worth living. Talking is often torment for me, and I need many days of silence to recover from the futility of words." C.G. Jung

I can’t hear my own voice when I’m constantly Lito everyone else’s. Solitude is necessary for the self to be heard and to grow.

Don’t forget enablers who see you making a change and try to drag you back where they can control you. That’s when you learn what it’s all about.

Im very glad the Youtube algorithm and the universe put you in my path today. Thank you for speaking calmly, not too fast and no loud bells and whistles etc😬 I wish more content creators would adapt this format. 💜🇬🇧

Peace of mind is so important. I moved to another state, and I've lived like this now for 4 years. But I love it too much to go back to my old life anytime soon. I love the peace in my life now and that I have time to learn new things, volunteer for organizations I care about, and enjoy the little free time I have without other people annoying me with their drama. Like someone else said on here, my dogs are my best friends. They're the best.❤

It's true that we must at least entertain antagonistic attitudes without accepting them; to self-exile is a mark of discipline. I hope and pray that this is a time of solitude and not an isolation.

All the greatest thought leaders went away periodically to get stronger - Buddha, Jesus, etc. thank u 🙏🏻 🧘🏼‍♀️

Just a recent graduate. 2/12 months in without any social media other than my work acc, YT, and Pinterest. Planning to do creative arts and learning the things I didn't have time to learn back then.