Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Running to Stand Still
I went for a walk yesterday. It was the first time I had been outdoors in over 48 hours.
I have been a bit of a hermit, much to my dismay. It makes me angry with myself. I am disappointed with my lack of energy, but I've been terribly lonely. I suppose I should allow myself to feel that loneliness without scolding myself for it. I hate the guilt that comes with taking time out for yourself... time to melt into the covers of your bed to shut out the sights and sounds of the world. But it does feel nice when you come out on the other side. That isn't to say that my loneliness has dissipated completely, but it is hard to feel alone sitting along Lake Michigan, watching the hustle and bustle of the happy waves... and there is some benevolent force... just this feeling of relief from the universe... like everything is okay.
Like there aren't enough silly little pictures to illustrate what I really see.
labels:
Chicago,
lake,
neighborhood
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