Today I'm linking up to write for five minutes with the prompt: CROWD. Join me?
If you asked me point blank if I
liked living in a big city, my answer would be a resounding yes. I love the amenities of world class museums,
excellent restaurants and manicured parks.
I enjoy using public transportation, walking and riding my bike. I am
fascinated by observing and getting to know people who are very different from
me and see the world through another lens.
When I really stop and think
though, I am often attempting to find solace in the middle of a crowded
world. I listen to music while walking
to and from errands and activities. I make it a point to visit my favorite
museum by myself. My favorite meals are
often prepared in the comfort of my own home.
I love the self-checkout at the grocery store because it means I can go
at my own pace and not be forced to interact with an outsider.
Sometimes I feel guilty when I
think about how I spend time inside my own head—shouldn’t I always strive to
reach out to others? Go the extra mile
to connect? The truth is, I already do
that often—and sometimes, I just need to be me in a crowd, just doing my own
thing. I strive to maintain my inner
voice; lest it be drowned out.
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I'm linking up today on Lisa Jo Baker's page. If you're interested in participating in Five Minute Friday, you can find out more about it here.
Emily, I appreciate what you've written here. You reminded me that my inner voice always has to be louder than the noise that comes from the crowd. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteValerie, that's a great way to put it. I always feel better when I re-group and listen to what I know matters. :)
DeleteThat inner voice tends to find me more when I am in a crowd. The noise or drone of large groups of people leaves me lost, not knowing where to connect. Too many conversations and I want to be a part of them all, but I can't, so I tend to withdrawl inside my head and watch the world around me. And as to this "I am often attempting to find solace in the middle of a crowded world," this is why I write. Thanks for sharing! #FMF
ReplyDeleteYes! I want to have meaningful conversations and in a crowd I feel like I can't always do that. I've told myself before, "Just focus on having 3 good conversations instead of 25 'small talk' conversations." Thank you for your words!
DeleteI LOVE this. Finding solace in a crowded world- so hard, but so important to me! I'm glad you're back to blogging more =)
ReplyDeleteYes! Do you feel this being in NYC now versus MS? I'd love your perspective. And thank you--it's great to be back and blogging!
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