[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ometimes, all we want is a little time to ourselves. Spending time alone and away from the company of other people is hugely important for a number of reasons, as is taking a little break outside of your normal daily life. For one thing, such experiences away from daily life tend to be one of the better ways to unwind, relax and release the stress of our lives, and that is obviously something which is very important to be able to do. But it’s also true that time alone tends to enable us to get in touch with ourselves better, in such a way that we might expect to be more rigorously intune with who we are. This is clearly a valuable insight to have, and we can only really get to it by getting away from it all, and other people, from time to time. In this post, we will look at some of the better ways to do just that, so that you can hope to spend some quality time alone.
If you consider yourself to be something of a keen walker, then this could be the one for you. Hiking is a particularly enjoyable means of spending time alone and getting away from your daily life, and especially so if you manage to find somewhere that is especially beautiful to walk around in. Certain kinds of natural settings are particularly beautiful and peaceful and useful therefore for such purposes, and it’s worth looking into those first and foremost. For instance, you might be keen to hike around a beautiful expansive woodland or on mountains, as these settings are likely to work particularly well in your favour here. Hiking is one of those experiences which get you back to nature very effectively, and it’s certainly something that you should consider if that sounds like what you personally want to do.
Hiking
Sailing
Sailing might not be the kind of thing that you get into easily if you have not done it before, but the truth is that it is not too difficult as long as you have someone there to teach you and help you along. Sailing is easier than you might think, and what’s more, for many people it can prove to be incredibly addictive too. There is plenty of peace to be found in the simple and noble act of sailing along, and it’s something that you will find yourself returning to time and time again if you are that way inclined. To make it easier to do so, you might want to think about joining a boat club, so that you can make it much more affordable and so on. That way, there will also be a sociable element which you can choose to get involved in if you wish to, or you can simply sail away on your own and enjoy that experience. However you do it, sailing is something which you should definitely consider to get away from it all.
If you are a keen meditator, but you have never been on retreat, then you might well want to think about doing so at some point soon in your life. Meditation retreats are a whole other way of meditating, and they are generally a much more effective means of getting much more out of the experience of meditation itself. They also generally offer a fantastic chance to spend some solitary time in a peaceful manner, and you will find that it is the kind of thing you find yourself doing more and more as time goes on. The best retreats will generally be mostly silent, and they will be located out in the sticks somewhere, so the effect of getting away from modern life will be pronounced. As well as any profound spiritual transformations you might experience, you can expect to come away with a deep sense of peace, and a feeling of renewed energy with regard to your life. Meditation retreats are certainly worth considering for that reason alone.
Meditation Retreat
Solo Holiday
Maybe you are keen just to have a classic all-inclusive holiday in the sun, but by yourself. If you have never done this before, it is certainly something you will want to consider, and you might be amazed at how much you can enjoy yourself without anyone else being around. Of course, you might not want such a trip to be as long as one you take with family or friends, but just a weekend or so away can be a great way to keep in touch with yourself and simply enjoy having a lazy time abroad on your own. A solo holiday is one of the best ways to make sure that you are spending some real quality time alone.
Fishing is a truly wonderful solo experience, and something which just about anyone can get into if they put the effort into it. You will need some essential gear to start with, of course, but much of that you can hire if you want to do it that way. Learning to fish will take some time, but it is enjoyable as a process, and you can simply while away the hours as you sit by the river or lake, sometimes for an entire day. Fishing is certainly going to be a great means of bonding with yourself, or if you desire, with one other person who is also looking for a way of getting away from their daily troubles.
Fishing
The Gym
Finally, if you are just looking for a short respite, then you can always think about going to the gym. Going regularly to the gym is a pretty good idea at the best of times, as it will obviously help you to live more healthily and actively. But it is also just a great way to spend an hour or two on your own, in such a way that you can hope to get in touch with yourself more mentally and physically. It’s worth considering.
