6.8.10

how to be alone



I found this beautiful video on Wednesday on mati rose's blog.  I'm not usually one for sharing videos, but this is wonderful.  I've just spent two weeks alone in Berlin while Matthias was in Vienna for work.  I had a lot of time to wander the streets, visit coffee shops and become totally inspired by the thoughts and possibilties that are allowed to blossom when you have time alone to nuture your ideas and allow them to grow and morph into fully-fledged entities. It's been a little different this week rushing from one place to another and I've found hard fought ideas floating back into the recesses of my brain to be stored for "another, quieter day".  This video was a nice reminder that 'quiet time' or 'me time' should always be on the agenda and individuality is, in fact, a wonderful thing.

Have a lovely weekend.


7 comments:

Paul & Paula said...

oh yes, being alone is so powerful, mind wandering and getting back to things and ideas in my head... taking them out and do them...
and with 2 little kids every second I get for myself is treasure and enjoyed big time!

where in berlin are you?

love from an original Berliner Pflanze in Amsterdam
xxx

Jamie said...

This video is AMAZING!! Beautifully sums up so much I've experienced as a solo traveler. I'm proud to say I've taken on every solo challenge listed except going to dancing on my own - maybe a goal for the year. Thanks so much for sharing.

Em said...

Hey! I tagged you in my blog! Come check it out! :)

Mackenzie {Design Darling} said...

Love this. "Me time" is always a priority on my to do list — so important! Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)

Robin Norgren said...

ah...mati rose-HEART HER BLOG!

cindy said...

i saw the video for the first time today and it is great!

britni said...

this must have gone 'round the internet for days, I posted the same video around the time you did. great minds think alike?