I am a pro at isolation. Or, at deceiving myself that I am better off alone, away from people , and to myself. And I am stubborn because I want so bad to be able to say “hey look, see, when I am away from people, keeping to myself, I experience peace, happiness and loving life.”

But every time I get in that place, I am proven wrong. We need each other, we were meant for connection.

The desire to isolate stems from a feeling, perceived or real, of danger.

My mind is convinced that social situations are the modern-day survival of the fittest be strong or you’ll die because people are ruthless and mean because they are also trying to survive in a ruthless environment.

Here’s the thing though if we could all understand  and accept that we all have insecurities, weaknesses, and flaws that we have within ourselves, compassion for the human condition we share could bring us together, if we’d allow it.

If I am honest, I have to remind myself to have an open mind. To choose to believe that people are mostly good and have reasons why they do the things they do and are in need of connection just as much as I am. We all experience pain, we all experience joy, we all have thoughts, feelings and emotions. There is not one of us that has a perfect formula of not feeling or thinking. Just, some have embraced the human condition more fully than others. But even then, they are not exempt of suffering or hardship.

The power to choose is truly the most significant influence we have.

I cannot isolate my way out of experience. I will have an experience no matter what I choose. Choosing not to experience is still an experience.
What do you want your experience to be this week? Peace or suffering?

What do you need to put into place to become aware of the choices you are making.

who do you need to reach out to?

What is your mind telling you about isolation being the best option? Is it true?

Be encouraged,

Rachael