The Simple Manifesto #21 – Spend time alone
This is part of our series on The Simple Living Manifesto. We invite you to join us on the journey.
The 21st idea in the manifesto is:
Spend time alone. See this list of ways to free up time for yourself — to spend in solitude. Alone time is good for you, although some people aren’t comfortable with it. It could take practice getting used to the quiet, and making room for your inner voice. It sounds new-agey, I know, but it’s extremely calming. And this quiet is necessary for finding out what’s important to you.
Luke | Photo by David Noah
I don’t have trouble spending time “alone.” But turning off all the electronics and really quieting my mind is tough.
I challenged folks in our community a while back to spend just 15 minutes in silence.
No TV. No cellphone. No Internet.
Just silence.
It was tough.
15 minutes of just sitting still, avoiding all distractions.
But it was also more beneficial than you might have imagined.
Like most things — you just have to do it. No more thinking or dreaming about a time to do it — just mark it on your calendar and do it.
Challenge: Find some time this weekend to spend alone — in silence.
- Turn off your phone, computer, TV and other media and find a quiet place in your house.
- Visit your local park and walk the trail alone.
- Go for a drive (away from traffic) with no radio, no phone.
- Go for a bike ride.
- Take a walk around your neighborhood in the early morning dusk or at sunset.
- Grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy sitting on your porch or patio.
- Find a quiet place and bring a notepad for drawing or doodling your thoughts.
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