Often people living in one day at a time recovery have moments when we choose to be alone. This is a time of chosen aloneness. These times are important, refreshing endeavors that sometimes bring us peace, contentment and direction. Often, when we are not stressed and preoccupied with the troubles of life, we have times of serenity and we are meeting for an instant the great spirits of life. These spirits are joy, kindness, compassion, and love. Some call it moments of communion with the God of their understanding. Some call it prayer and meditation. And some would simply call it moments of peace. We don’t always find this calm nor do we need to always experience it. Our times of chosen aloneness are for us, and when we have such times we become better equipped to deal with life and its demands. It’s part of self-care. Peace.
