time alone

 I spend a lot of time alone. During all those years working at the Daily News, I longed for time alone. Even when I got home, there were family around. When I retired, I had time alone since Bill was still teaching, and the family had all left for other places. I did love it. I'm a loner, and there are no two ways about it.

Bill retired, and I had very little time alone, but I was alone when we rode the Harley, other than the wind and the feel of his body. 

Then he died. That was when I really understood being alone. I didn't like it quite so much. Yet, I have always had things that took up my time. 

The one thing I can say about being alone is that you have time to think, pray, and dream. No, I don't dream much anymore. There's not enough time left in my life for dreams. I only have time to pray, think, and remember.

I'm not entirely alone. Four cats keep me company but are very quiet most of the time. My Bible sits close to my chair. I've learned more from the Bible than anything else in the past year. I have music playing 50% of the time, even though it's low and really just background. 

Jesus was alone nine times in the Bible. Here are a few of the verses:

 “At once the Spirit sent [Jesus] out into the desert, and he was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.” (Mark 1:12)

“Jesus went out to a mountain side to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him.” (Luke 6:12-13. 

I think time spent alone lets you reset yourself and gives you time to pray and thank God for your blessings. Time alone. Try it!