Urgh. Big yes. You already know I’m a 👋👋👋 haha. So proud of you for taking some time for yourself and prioritising breathing room. It’s no surprise that when we’re alone and give ourselves space, we finally feel the creative juices flowing and have clarity on taking inspired action. More of this. And also you know I’m *obsessed* with that song, let’s get it out girl! 😏✨
It’s literally no surprise that time alone lets the creative juices flow. I think the world keeps pushing hustle culture into every corner of what we do—and creating is no exception. I’m so glad Substack mostly encourages a slower creative process that’s focused on depth rather than quantity. And yes! I’m recording some BVs and then getting “Show Me Love” mastered!! Eeeeee!
Phephi this landed with me in a deep and reflective way. I resonate so much with the way silence becomes medicine for both nervous system and creativity. Last week I spent 7 days fully alone, not even with my husband. It was me pouring into me and Little Sly. At first the guilt was loud, but eventually the quiet cracked open space I didn’t know I was starving for. Like you said, it’s not a grand gesture, it’s those small rebellions, closing a door, claiming a room, letting silence refill us that feel like lifelines. Alone time isn’t selfish. It’s how HSPs re-enter the world whole. I love how you named it: delicious silence. That’s exactly it. 💛
I love that you refer to silence as medicine. It truly is such a healing gift that feels like a privilege in a time of constant overstimulation. I’m thinking phones when we wake up, phones before bed, podcasts while doing dishes.
Congrats on a full week of being alone and tackling that guilt! Totally relate to that. I love that you dedicated it to little you. I am sure that time was so recharging for you <3
Yes, silence feels radical in this world of constant buzzing. It’s like a nervous system reset wrapped in stillness. I love how you named it a privilege, because it really is. That week alone was medicine for Little Sly, and I’m still feeling the recharge ripple through me. Thank you for seeing that, it makes me feel less alone in this practice of reclaiming quiet as survival. 💛
The sketch sounded great and 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼 fellow introvert (obviously) saying hello. Yeah I think we commence ourselves that quiet time and alone time is selfish until we come to what you accepted which is that. It actually enables us to interact with the world and be inspired and enjoy us. So if that’s what it takes then freaking lock me upin a room alone for a while so that when I do revisit the social interactions with others, it’s quality not quantity. Also, this is voice to text so I really hope that this all made sense.
Hi fellow introvert! I love love love how you put that. Silence unlocks us so that we can interact in the world in the best way and actually enjoy it! We just function differently, it doesn’t mean we are bad people!
This really resonated with me. I‘m the same way and I love what you said about not feeling bad for needing time alone. I‘ve had to remind myself of that so many times as well. One thing that I can also recommend is traveling alone now and then, it always resets something deep inside me and it makes me come back with a clearer mind and more energy for both creating and connecting. Anyway, I‘m glad you honored that need for yourself by closing the door and taking the time :)
Traveling alone is the best! I love settling in with a good book and a cup of tea on the plane. It feels like the world can finally wait, and I’m not constantly trying to catch up. Where’s your favorite place to travel solo?
Urgh. Big yes. You already know I’m a 👋👋👋 haha. So proud of you for taking some time for yourself and prioritising breathing room. It’s no surprise that when we’re alone and give ourselves space, we finally feel the creative juices flowing and have clarity on taking inspired action. More of this. And also you know I’m *obsessed* with that song, let’s get it out girl! 😏✨
It’s literally no surprise that time alone lets the creative juices flow. I think the world keeps pushing hustle culture into every corner of what we do—and creating is no exception. I’m so glad Substack mostly encourages a slower creative process that’s focused on depth rather than quantity. And yes! I’m recording some BVs and then getting “Show Me Love” mastered!! Eeeeee!
Exaaaactly. For sure, me too - all the little sensitive souls on Substack for a slower way of being haha. Eee can’t wait! 🤩♥️✨
Phephi this landed with me in a deep and reflective way. I resonate so much with the way silence becomes medicine for both nervous system and creativity. Last week I spent 7 days fully alone, not even with my husband. It was me pouring into me and Little Sly. At first the guilt was loud, but eventually the quiet cracked open space I didn’t know I was starving for. Like you said, it’s not a grand gesture, it’s those small rebellions, closing a door, claiming a room, letting silence refill us that feel like lifelines. Alone time isn’t selfish. It’s how HSPs re-enter the world whole. I love how you named it: delicious silence. That’s exactly it. 💛
I love that you refer to silence as medicine. It truly is such a healing gift that feels like a privilege in a time of constant overstimulation. I’m thinking phones when we wake up, phones before bed, podcasts while doing dishes.
Congrats on a full week of being alone and tackling that guilt! Totally relate to that. I love that you dedicated it to little you. I am sure that time was so recharging for you <3
Yes, silence feels radical in this world of constant buzzing. It’s like a nervous system reset wrapped in stillness. I love how you named it a privilege, because it really is. That week alone was medicine for Little Sly, and I’m still feeling the recharge ripple through me. Thank you for seeing that, it makes me feel less alone in this practice of reclaiming quiet as survival. 💛
The sketch sounded great and 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼 fellow introvert (obviously) saying hello. Yeah I think we commence ourselves that quiet time and alone time is selfish until we come to what you accepted which is that. It actually enables us to interact with the world and be inspired and enjoy us. So if that’s what it takes then freaking lock me upin a room alone for a while so that when I do revisit the social interactions with others, it’s quality not quantity. Also, this is voice to text so I really hope that this all made sense.
Hi fellow introvert! I love love love how you put that. Silence unlocks us so that we can interact in the world in the best way and actually enjoy it! We just function differently, it doesn’t mean we are bad people!
This really resonated with me. I‘m the same way and I love what you said about not feeling bad for needing time alone. I‘ve had to remind myself of that so many times as well. One thing that I can also recommend is traveling alone now and then, it always resets something deep inside me and it makes me come back with a clearer mind and more energy for both creating and connecting. Anyway, I‘m glad you honored that need for yourself by closing the door and taking the time :)
Traveling alone is the best! I love settling in with a good book and a cup of tea on the plane. It feels like the world can finally wait, and I’m not constantly trying to catch up. Where’s your favorite place to travel solo?