As a musician, having a crowd around when performing is essential, but as a solo living soul, having a crowd around while living my day-to-day existence, and thinking that having a crowd around me, is not only impractical, but not mentally healthy. The same goes for living side-by-side with a life partner believing that since I'm no longer living solo means I must pour myself into the partner.

I've learned, from experiencing isolation, that going within is the only way to find true companionship, once you found love with self first.

If you feel guided to do so, here's a bit more. . .
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