Quote: (05-01-2016 06:26 AM)UptownSloth Wrote:
After a lot of game, events in my life, and just life in general, I feel like shit.
I need some soul-searching and I wouldn't mind doing it in the form of driving along the coast for a weekend and camping on the beach.
The only thing to do now is to have a list of questions or things I should do whilst out there by myself. I'd want some time to really think about what I want from life and all.
Can anyone contribute to what they do if they want to gather their thoughts? Any questions I should be asking myself?
Usually once every couple of months I go hiking for the weekend. Originally I only went alone because my friends weren't interested, but later on I learnt to appreciate the solitude of it.
I always prefer wilderness areas, with as low populations as possible. It's a very intense experience crossing rivers and bogs by yourself, but it also builds your inner strength considerably. It teaches you what you're able to do, and what your limits are.
As men we ultimately need to be self-validating, and spending time alone allows for that. Also, as an introvert I find that coming back into civilisation I have a tremendous store of social energy.
I know you asked about 'gathering your thoughts', but sometimes a little bit of travel like that is just what you need, it's like switching yourself on and off again.