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Jill M Sykes's avatar

“I feel giddy in this spacious moment of silence—as if I have snuck through a secret passageway to my private universe in the woods—where I am not mom, teacher, healer, wife, sister, daughter, awkward acquaintance, or friend. I am just me.”

I found myself in a similar space this summer when I was seeking solitude in some Michigan woods. Makes me realize I need to go back.

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Leslie A. Banks's avatar

Yes! 💜 I’m so glad to share that feeling with someone. I wondered if this would just be a weird story that only makes sense to me. 🤭

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Jill M Sykes's avatar

I’ve had the phrase “make like a tree and be” rolling around in my head since then- I think it comes from the same feeling. I need to write about it...

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Leslie A. Banks's avatar

Ooh I love that!

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Lisa Ro's avatar

I love this concept of a solitude sandwich and I love your selfies! Thanks for sharing :)

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Leslie A. Banks's avatar

Thank you! I have not had a solitude sandwich today and I am reeeal hungry for one. 😐😄

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