i think pushing thru my fears and trying to be more comfortable with my independence has helped me romanticize my life sm.
you get to go watch any movie, brunch by yourself with a book in hand, go on long walks alone, take pictures everywhere you go!
i also suggest reading more esp poetry, and writing down those phrases that stick out to you or resonate <3
Jan 17, 2025
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vi4vendetta you might enjoy crush by richard siken, his work is quite good!!
Jan 18, 2025
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i see solitude as metamorphosis. you need that time in the cocoon to really check in with yourself and the joy of that comes from how you'll gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
sometimes i spend SO much time with myself that i get SO BORED that I HAVE to venture outside of myself. when i say venture, i mean challenging myself in how i self- express which will in turn, nourish my interactions with others when i choose to seek company.
proceeding to create art, but trying new methods. going down youtube rabbit holes of things i am interested in so i can discover new references. cooking a meal without following a recipe and surprising myself. making the space i am in super cosy (candles, snacks on deck, music, blankets) going on long walks and picking up conversations with strangers through shared observations of life around us. watching music festivals/boiler rooms and dancing around my room like a mad man.
once you feel comfortable in being by yourself, you'll be more aware of what you need from your company and when you seek it, you'll be a lot more intentional about it and cherish it even more.
Oct 7, 2024
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i started going to the cinema by myself last year and its the best thing ever. I dont know why it scared me so much to do things alone, however doing things solo actually made my social anxiety better. I love just hanging out by myself now; going to the cinema; a nature walk; solo study date at a cafe. Doing things alone will heal something in you
Oct 1, 2024
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find out how you feel cared for and loved then start doing it for yourself. I luv pampering myself and new experiences
my fave ways; taking myself to a movie (nitehawk is my fave for movie and food and maybe a lil drink), solo dining at your favorite spots or somewhere you’re dying to try, library dates, cafe dates, spa days (buy a day pass just to sauna and relax), dedicate an evening each week to a ritual just for yourself- this will strengthen feeling comfortable alone, finding new confidence to get out of your head plus you genuinely start missing your independence and how WELL you know yourself- having a weekly mandatory ritual made this sm easier and less awkward
Feb 26, 2024
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i’m just starting out but i just can’t wait to settle in w this community and befriend new people :) it’s unique i love it
Jan 17, 2025
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you know those really old blankets passed on to you from your grandparents and their grandparents,
i can’t help but think about how many people in my own family, my ancestors have found comfort and warmth under the very same one i’m huddled up with right now
Jan 18, 2025
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i swear dancing makes everything better, there’s no rules, you can be extra or even just dancing with ur hands and you dont have to be good at it!
dance at a party, whilst you’re cooking in the kitchen, whilst you brush your teeth in the morning, as you’re walking down the street, as you approach your friends after u havent seen them in awhile,
dance dance dance!!
Jan 17, 2025