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Solitude, A Pit Stop for the Soul

With the hubby and the boys away, Yongi and I spent most of yesterday quietly — literally. We stayed indoors, windows and doors shut (only the curtains in the bedroom and in the dining room were pulled apart to let the natural light in). It was cold, eh?

So did we sleep all day?

Oh no. Well, my Yongi took his naps. He seemed to have felt my need for solitude and remained calm and quiet. He only became active around late afternoon, chasing his new interactive ball, gnawing socks and such. This was him at past 10 am, enjoying a comfy, peaceful snooze.

Me?

A bit of Hiving, reading, listening to some tunes, then more of silent contemplation, exploring the depths of the soul and rekindling the delights of my heart. It was a good meditative exercise. There were moments when my mind kept wandering and wouldn't stay still, so breathe in... breathe out...

I would love to do that more often, as solitude, according to Robin Sharma, is a pit stop for the soul, and it truly is! It's a necessary break from the hustle and bustle of our surroundings and everyday living. Spending time in silence, reflecting on life, being immensely grateful for all there is and what is forthcoming, reconnecting with oneself, and listening more closely to our thoughts and feelings, most of which had long been neglected. I think of it as a form of emotional healing.

Anyway, just before mid-day, I started to read a newly-discovered book Who Will Cry When You Die when I heard the peddler's bell. The thought of Tinudok (fried ground glutinous rice balls with sugar syrup on skewers) got me excited because I had been craving it since the weekend and the time to satisfy my sweet tooth came. Hesitance arose (because it would be my first time to buy from a hawker here in DD) but it was either then or in a few days for she sells twice a week.

I ran outside and luckily, the vendor was crossing the street right in front of our driveway so I called on her. She was so amiable that I bought not only Tinudok but also Palitaw and two cold delights — Coconut and Pinipig popsicles (not photographed as I kept them right away in the freezer).

Aha! I finally caught food shadows that CoolMidwestGuy teased about last time, lol!

But yes, we had an awesome Tuesday, and today (Wednesday) shouldn't be any different. I intend to make it even better!

^{All pictures are my own. 29012025/07:55ph}

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Comments · 13

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@asiaymalay(67)· 575d
Kailangan talaga Ng break para makapag relax. Pati ang isip. Buti may ngtitinda Ng MGA kakain sis.😌.
@djbravo(75)· 575d
When it's colder, more time is spent indoors, and the sky is much more beautiful at this time.
@annapelo(46)· 575d
Your day sounds peaceful and fulfilling. It's lovely how you enjoyed quiet moments of reflection and simple delights like Tinudok and Palitaw. I love Palitaw, too. Thank you for sharing your experience, and I hope you have many more serene days ahead!
@abojode(66)· 575d
Yongi must be very playful but I don’t know who is more playful between Yongi and @drlobes Max😅
@davideownzall(74)· 575d
Everyone has different needs, someone feels good without a partner, someone without kids, someone like you with moments alone... I don't like to be alone, I find it depressing 🤣

Interesting the vendor on the street, nothing like that here

A side note, things with hivewatchers have been settled down, it's all fine now
@lecia89(65)· 575d
The name of the book is interesting, I will love to read a review on it from you if you wouldn't mind🤗
@amiegeoffrey(74)· 575d
Tinudok? First time hearing about it. It's also good to spend some time reflect on life as it fosters gratitude and helps the mind heal.
@intishar(76)· 575d
So, it was a relaxing day for you an I think sometimes passing some time is good for our mental health. Hehe. At the end you finished your post with food photograph🤣🤣. !lol

Anyway, just before mid-day, I started to read a newly-discovered book Who Will Cry When You Die

The name of the book is quite interesting. I would love the hear some interesting part of it. So, feel free to share if you find something interesting there.
@freshness143(62)· 575d
It' a necessary break from hustle and bustle fro. our surroundings. It's truly a need! We should have a schedule for this.
@pizzabot(60)· 575d
PIZZA!

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@coolmidwestguy(72)· 575d
Ah haha I didn't expect that you would have added it to your shadow to do list 😂 Glad you had a great day and you brightened mine a bit as well :-)

!PIZZA
@seki1(71)· 576d
Solitude is always needed from time to time...

A little conversation with yourself