Even This Introvert Needs a Break
photo: dawnzy58
Well, I’ve been agonizing about this for a while now, but it’s become clear to me that I need to go on hiatus. My life has gotten to the point that I have too much going on and I need to bring everything back to the barest of bones and rebuild something that will work for me. Thus, I’m taking a break from the blog.
This isn’t permanent. I expect to be back in full force within a relatively short period of time. And this isn’t the only thing I’m going on hiatus from. Basically everything that isn’t related to my family, earning a living, or working on myself spiritually and physically is going to come to a halt.
It’s safe to say that this blog is something like spiritual work for me, and I love doing it. I love the people I’ve met. But I’m at a spot where my energy stores have been drained and I need to pull back in every place that I can. When I’ve regained balance and an outlook that is productive, I’ll be back. And I can guarantee that my life will be much more Spartan than it is now. In true introvert fashion, I look forward to that.
Thanks for your understanding. And thanks for your support.
My book is waiting for a few good readers (and if you really like it, I’d love to see your Amazon review).
See you soon!
Lee Ann,
The photo you chose for this post is perfect. May you find peace along the path.
“Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.”
~Carl Sandburg
Lee Ann –
I wish you the best in focusing on your priorities. We, your readers, support you and will be here when you return to your blog.
Smiles =)
Lee-Ann,
I’m glad you’ve decided to take a break from this blog. You’ve made us all feel better about ourselves and now it’s time to do the same for yourself. Because of this blog and other factors, I’m regaining strength in myself and I don’t feel as bad about taking it slow. I’m my own person. I appreciate that.
May your hurricanes become tranquil seas,
Morpheus
Take all the time you need.
You have amassed a great deal of insight and wisdom in a fairly short period of time and deserve the break.
I look forward to your return when you are ready. In the meantime, just enjoy!
Namaste
Roger
It’s always good to have a break and simplify life – I do it often
) I’ll be looking forward to your posts when you are ready to come back. Do you mind if I suggest a topic? I would love ideas for coping with houseguests, especially extroverted houseguests. I have family coming for more than a week, and every time they visit my stress level goes through the roof – I always end up sporting a huge cold sore. So far I’m plotting going to bed early and waking up early to give myself extra time alone…
Finally, I have found people like me – my own kind, as it were. I discovered your blog (and bought and read your book) just a short time ago, so now I’ll just rely on past posts and comments to tide me over until you return. I totally understand why you must do this – I do it all the time, though I’m often misunderstood when I do. I would venture to guess that I am more introverted than most of your readers, perhaps even you, but it’s only been recently that I’ve begun the journey of realizing it, researching and learning about it, and not only accepting but embracing it. I love this part of me! It works so very well for me and my husband is totally on board with it too – he never pushes me into situations that overwhelm or drain me. I’m lucky that way and I never take it for granted.
So, enjoy the hiatus. We will be quietly, introspectively, peacefully awaiting further posts. For the first time in my life I feel comfortable in reading other peoples’ stories and validated in knowing that I am o.k. Society may not value us very much, but I feel we are the most creative, fulfilled, self-actualized, productive group in the world. I manage my schedule so I can stay home for literally days at a time, sometimes a week to two weeks straight, and I’m never happier than when I can do this – then, I’m doing all the things I love at home, by myself, in relative peace and quiet, at my own pace, and with my own thoughts. It doesn’t get any better than that.
Peace to you,
Cathy
I would appreciate advice about the extroverted houseguests also. My in-laws were just here and left in a snit after eight days because they felt I was being unfriendly. But when they visit they stay so long (they were once here for THREE WEEKS!!) that I get so burned out from being “on” all the time that I just can’t cope. They cannot fathom a person needing to be alone.
Thank you all. It is nice to know that there are others who “get it”.