the beauty of being alone

The other day I watched Nathaniel Buzolic (@natebuzz) Instagram story and he had a truly inspirational message to share. He is a photographer and actor. You've probably seen him on The Originals. 

He was talking about how for anyone who is alone, they shouldn't be afraid to still get out there. He said that he is always alone and you just have to do what makes you happy!  

I loved hearing that. It is so true! Today, I decided to hike alone in the woods and it was amazing. Nature is so beautiful and I just felt so grateful to be alive on this beautiful day. 

Spending time with yourself is very important. It gives you time to reflect. Especially when you're in nature - you can 'Just Be.' I thrive and reboot by spending time with myself. It allows me to realign with who I am, not the person others expect me to be. My soul embraces time spent in nature listening to music. I can just focus on the beauty of what surrounds me and enjoying the beat. This is one of the ways I mediate and clear my head. 

\\ All that I seek is already within me. //  

In the beginning of the song 'Ghost' by Halsey she says this line - "I'm searching for something that I can't reach." It has really been on my mind a lot the last couple of days. It is powerful. It's a state that I often feel I am in. Searching for something that I can almost reach, but then slips away. Maybe, the goal isn't to reach it, but to just have the curiosity and courage to look? 

I invite you to embrace alone time. I know it isn't easy for many, but what you will discover of yourself will be worth it. Spend time alone in nature and just BE. There is so much power and creativity inside you waiting to be unleashed. Let yourself release it!

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