The Kimchi Chronicles

Solitude

Posted on 11/17/2009 at 8:06:30 PM

“I love people. I love my family, my children . . . but inside myself is a place where I live all alone and that’s where you renew your springs that never dry up.”

- Pearl S. Buck

I can completely relate to this quote. Although I may enjoy the company of a few select people in my life, there’s something within me that requires solitude for at least a few hours every day. Some people may not understand this need to be alone, but it’s necessary for me. As an introvert, it can be mentally and emotionally exhausting living in such a loud world. There have even been times where I feel the need to nap after spending time with a group of more extroverted people. Needless to say, since I’m living alone here in Korea, I’m renewing my springs a lot.