My life is so busy that I find myself falling out of touch with most of the people I know. Working from home is very isolating. So much so that most days, the only people I come in contact with are the kids that work at Starbucks and my mail lady. What's really weird about my situation is that I'm not complaining! There's a huge difference between being alone and being lonely. I love being alone.
A couple of weeks back I contemplated having zone chef start delivering my food. The idea gave me an overwhelming sense of calm. I thought to myself, "I'll never have to leave the house..." Sick huh.
This post really isn't about me loving being alone but about seeing people that I haven't seen in awhile. Last night I went to an old friend's birthday party. (A friend that I've known for a long time, not a friend that is old, he'd kill me if he saw that!) He and I worked at the same company for a number of years and he had invited many of the people we had worked with there. I know a lot of people! Cool people. They are out there! And I enjoy spending time with them when I force myself to make the time.
I've realized just recently that making time to spend with people I enjoy energizes me. Makes me more creative, taller. Okay, maybe not taller but definitely inspired. So if you ever feel stuck, as if you'll never have another creative thought in your head. Call up a friend you haven't seen for awhile. Better yet, for those of you who work from home, leave your house and see them in person. Believe me, the work will be there when you get back.
I'll try if you try.
