Comfort is enjoying the quiet

Comfort is enjoying the quiet when no one else is around,

the peacefulness when no one else is around,

the whole house to myself

with myself

that peace in itself.

I like moments in my day,

particularly, on my off day,

where I can take a moment like this one,

and just write, with no one around but me,

listening to the breeze & soft piano

soothing my ears and soul

as I describe what comfort is to me.

Comfort is stillness, with myself,

sitting on my bedroom balcony,

a weed joint in my one hand

overlooking the water & trees

instantly calms and relaxes me,

that’s comforting to me.

Hmm, I like being by myself,

perhaps I’m an introvert myself

or depends on the situation

some might say,

but I favour the stay at home alone.

It's not a bad thing, I don’t not enjoy people,

I love people and connecting with them

but at times it can get too much, too soon,

like spending a weekend with your work colleagues

and not being able to find a moment to breathe,

because you want to be a part of everything

and not feel left out,

but when there is a moment to breathe

you seize it, I seize it

I protect it,

like a prized possession,

for my soul & sanity,

and I feel rooted, calm & connectivity,

when I have a moment to myself, by myself.

When I'm by myself, I feel like my thoughts are clear

I can hear, each and every single one of them

to some, that might be scary

to me, I write them, and I can think a bit clearly.

I like being alone - but I don’t feel lonely,

I feel like its good to spend time with yourself

and get to know yourself,

It's too much to spend time with people all the time

and for what

to fit in

fomo

only to feel exhausted afterwards

like you didn’t do yourself a favour

but favoured others for external reasons,

to each their own

I speak from my own experiences.

I feel like spending time alone,

you fill your needs

that no one else can provide

as much as they can try,

only you can nourish you,

your own soul

your physical

your mental

and emotional

no one knows but you, what you need

That’s why its comforting to spend time

alone

to understand

what do I need, from me?

In my alone time,

I make sure to do things I enjoy,

like read

like listen to a podcast

or draw in my sketchbook

or dance to music in my spacious living room,

until my feet are tired and I’m sweating

but I’m creating a world,

a lifestyle

in which I desire for myself and that gives me comfort,

knowing that I can be myself

in my own space

it's only me

I'm comfortable with me,

or at least working my way towards being comfortable

with me.