Imagine you at the bus stop waiting for the bus to pick you up after a long, exhausting day. You are in no mood to smile or even make conversation what so ever. Everybody around you is either chatting with a friend or on their cellphones. The bus is sure taking its sweet time and you need something to pass time or distract you while you’re impatiently waiting for the bus. Guess what you’re going to do to pass your time? That’s right, you’re going to take your slim pretty cellphone and start scrolling through whatever you think will take your mind off things.

AM I RIGHT?? OR AM I RIGHT??

Let’s get real and honest :

✳️ Do you not scroll through your cellphone when you’re patiently waiting for your order to arrive after forcing yourself to eat out alone again this month??

✳️ Do you not take out your phone when you’re waiting in line for only God what ??

✳️ Do you not take out your phone when you’re commuting somewhere but the journey doesn’t seem to end??

If you answered yes to the questions above (which let’s be real that you will) then you’re guilty of being human and of falling right into the society’s trap or teachings.

Why do you get uncomfortable when you’re by yourself and you try to find a distraction?? When will you ever take the time to talk to yourself??

I mean really, talk to yourself. Sure, it’s nice to eat out alone once in a while and daydream about your future but I don’t mean that. When were you ever fully present when you were alone and you made a conversation with your true life partner ( you ).

Let’s face it, being alone isn’t really easy. It’s not that fun at first and we don’t really like to do it but the least that we can do is admit that we can’t stand to be by ourselves and talk to ourselves. I mean really think about it, when were you ever truly around to speak with you? Maybe you’re scared of your thoughts or maybe you don’t want to look like a fool or maybe you don’t know what to talk about, nothing is as awkward as not knowing what to talk about, trust me I know.

Why can’t we make a conversation with ourselves but we find it so easy to make conversations with others?? Ask yourself this : what would you do if your friend was always on their phones, watching tv, worrying or daydreaming when you two hang out. You would get rid of that friend , right??

You wouldn’t tolerate a friend who treated you this way so you should stop doing it to yourself. You should stop reaching for your cellphone every time you feel alone. Self-care & self-love isn’t only about journalling and whatnot it’s also about making a good conversation with yourself. Take some time and get to know your self. You’re an awesome human being and you, of all people should know that, or at least get to know that.

I know that you’re not crazy and talking to yourself might seem a little bit crazy, at least in this society it seems crazy but we can normalize it.

If you do not take the time to get to know yourself then you’re missing out on an opportunity to meet one of the most awesome human beings on the planet.