Comments on: I’m Stuck On A Deserted Island, With Just Myself

By: Are You Connected?

Are You Connected? — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:48:31 +0000

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By: Tina Su - Think Simple. Be Decisive.

Tina Su - Think Simple. Be Decisive. — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:35:08 +0000

Thanks Alex for the comment and for inspiring me.

Keep in touch!

Love & Gratitude,
Tina
Think Simple. Be Decisive. ~ Productivity, Motivation & Happiness

By: The Secret to Self Loving | Think Simple. Be Decisive.

The Secret to Self Loving | Think Simple. Be Decisive. — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:08:56 +0000

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By: cheerfulmonk.com » At Home In the Universe

cheerfulmonk.com » At Home In the Universe — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:09:54 +0000

[...] post is responding to Alex Shalman’s I’m Stuck On A Desert Island, With Just Myself. In it Alex confesses that one of his biggest fears is being completely alone, and he offers some [...]

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:13:32 +0000

I would be interested to hear in what you’ve done on these date nights with yourself and spiritual days.

By: Tina Su - Think Simple. Be Decisive.

Tina Su - Think Simple. Be Decisive. — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:10:42 +0000

This used to be my greatest fear as well.. when I discovered many past relationships rooted on this fear, I decided to change. I started doing date nights with myself and spiritual days of doing nothing.. and spending the day alone. It’s been amazing personal growth through this practice of being completely comfortable with myself and being by myself. Great post Alex!

By: Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk

Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:41:30 +0000

I’d be bored and lonely if that were to happen. The point is the fear indicated some inner work I needed to do. Once I did that work, I stopped worrying.

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:11:17 +0000

Now you aren’t afraid of being the only person left on the planet? I still wouldn’t like it!

By: Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk

Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:46:56 +0000

Well put!

This post resonated with me, because when I was a teenager one of my greatest fears was the idea of being all alone in the universe. Not that I expected it to happen, but the idea that I couldn’t cope with a situation like that. I clearly needed to work on my “inner core,” whatever that means. So I did.

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:16:50 +0000

Jean, I really get that. Sometimes you just need to be alone with the most interesting person you know!

By: Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk

Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:33:59 +0000

I learned long ago that I needed alone time to keep in touch with the deepest part of me. If I didn’t get some during the day, I would get it in the middle of the night, when everyone else was asleep. So, in the interest of staying sane, I worked it into my schedule. This is one area of my life that’s non-negotiable.

Thanks for asking!

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:01:09 +0000

Go get your own! =)

By: Anna Kravtsov

Anna Kravtsov — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:08:04 +0000

mm whole foods.. pick one up for me while you’re at it

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:47:36 +0000

It’s true Maria.. in today’s world it’s often hard to find a minute to just be alone with yourself. It’s really important to find that time though.

By: Never the Same River Twice

Never the Same River Twice — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:13:48 +0000

Thanks for this post, Alex. An occasional stretch of solitude can be one of the most spiritually fulfilling experiences if you approach it with the right attitude. I’ve been toying with the idea of a weekend of solitary camping to do some meditation and journaling. So many of us need to take time to think!