“Nocturnals” are different in Daydreaming on the Porch
- March 30, 2022, 5:57 p.m.
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I like that quote about how the older you get the more quiet you become. I’ve always been quiet mostly, and a loner, except for a couple of periods in my life. So I guess I’m getting more solitary as I get older, but not quieter when I am around people. But quiet is what I savor most in life, and solitude is the best way for me to enjoy quietude.
As for wasting time, I don’t think I do very much of that. I realize that everything we do and have done, no matter how mundane, has a purpose and reason. It’s called living in every moment given to us, and the mere fact of our existence means nothing is “wasted,” not time nor any conceivable experience that occurs in time. Sometimes I think everything we do is destined to happen. But maybe that’s getting too philosophical. It’s a bit much for me at 5:30 am since I’m about ready to go to bed. It’s been a very productive night — no phone calls, texts or emails. Just pure blissful aloneness and solitude.
I personally wish that sleep was a huge waste of time, because I dislike it so heartily, and that’s one reason I’ve stayed up almost all night the past few years, and before that when I was working, I was usually never in bed before 2 or 3 am. I function pretty well on five ours of sleep. I don’t think I could get anymore if I tried.
Being up and reading, thinking, listening to music or watching videos from say, 1-4 am, is the purest form of relaxation, peace and quiet I can conceive of. There’s no pressure to do anything at all. Yes, I always feel the day is shorter than it has to be, but as a “nocturnal,” I’m okay with a limited amount of daylight. Where I live, we get full days of sunshine most of the time, so this helps my mood and creativity immensely.
Deleted user ⋅ March 30, 2022 (edited March 30, 2022)
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You, me, and Sartre, who said that sleep was indeed a waste of time.
Granted, that's not what human physiology says, and I am convinced my years of short sleep are going to give me Alzheimer's, but can't go back and fix it now!
Oswego Deleted user ⋅ March 30, 2022
Yes, what’s done is done. I’ve lived a decent time and accomplished a lot. I would fear for my sanity were it not the calm in the middle of the night. It’s always been this way.
Deleted user Oswego ⋅ March 31, 2022
3 a.m. is my favorite time.
Jinn ⋅ March 30, 2022
I am a nocturnal too :-)
Oswego Jinn ⋅ March 30, 2022
Nocturnals of the world unite!
Jinn Oswego ⋅ March 31, 2022
:-) Ok
gypsy spirit ⋅ March 31, 2022
yes solitude is precious, and necessary....a good way to be "comfortable in our own skin" as the saying goes. And it is true that no time is wasted, in fact I never understand those who say they get bored. There is always somethint to do, and when not doing we need that quiet time to fully beome a human being.....restoration and growth time.
Sleeping hours differe a lot though...I need a full 8 or 9 hours most nights, but thats largely because I am up often during the night for bathroom calls, plus the cats tend to disturb me sometimes. Did you take your cat with you to this new apartment? (I am sure you or your dear mother had a cat at one time.) They can be good company and also appreciate their own times of solitude.
take care my friend, p
Oswego gypsy spirit ⋅ March 31, 2022
Solitude is indeed so precious. I’m basking in that now at 2:30 am, listening to meditative music and writing with a clear mind. I consider it a gift to be able to do this. During the daylight hours I feel compelled to be out and about, for example enjoying this gorgeous Spring weather we have been having. But that means silently reading and reflecting at home when the birds are chirping, and gentle breezes caress and bless the land this magical time of year, are nearly impossible, much as I might want to.
Alas, we lost our dear cat, Ginger, five years ago. She was 19 and dearly loved. I have no cat now, as I prefer not having that responsibility, but I have become very attached to my brother’s cat, Chloe: 😌