I’m still thinking about the idea of I & C (independent and close) or call it C & S (community and solitude). Where’s the balance in my life? When there is bustle and activity around here, or when I have a list of obligations, I yearn for days with nothing to do, no responsibilities. But, when my calendar is clear, I find myself thinking of ways to fill it, which translates into plans with others. It seems that the minute I have some Independent time, I look to fill it by being close with someone. When I’m involved in community, I yearn for solitude. Am I ever satisfied? Can I ever attain balance?
And yet, when I’m at my CBTS, my cottage by the sea, I find I can settle into many days of solitude that run together without much of a routine--other than getting up to watch the sunrise. I’m reminded of Virginia Lee Burton’s classic, The Little House, where ‘day followed day but the little house stay just the same.’
In a week and a half, on November 19th I’ll be returning to my little house to start the third season at my cottage-by-the-sea. I wonder how the I & C will feel this time.
And yet, when I’m at my CBTS, my cottage by the sea, I find I can settle into many days of solitude that run together without much of a routine--other than getting up to watch the sunrise. I’m reminded of Virginia Lee Burton’s classic, The Little House, where ‘day followed day but the little house stay just the same.’
In a week and a half, on November 19th I’ll be returning to my little house to start the third season at my cottage-by-the-sea. I wonder how the I & C will feel this time.