Are you the woman [or man] that Walks Alone?

 The Woman who walks alone

There is a  woman who walks alone not because she cannot find company or she is afraid but because she knows that walking alone is how she comes to  understand herself and the world around her. 

This woman does not flee from solitude, rather she embraces it, seeing it as a sacred space where her mind can roam freely without the pressures and performance that society expects.

The woman who walks alone does not walk in lonliness. She understands that alone is not a state of lack but a state of being. She is in harmony with herself and in this aloneness she finds strength. Alone she does not wait for approval nor does she seek to be anything other than what she is. She walks freely and in her steps you can hear the quiet confidence of someone who has come to terms with both her light and her shadows. 

In our world we often shy away from solitude. We distract ourselves with endless activity, fearing what we might find if we sit in solitude for too long. We look to others to reflect back ourr worth hoping they will give us a sense of who we are. But a woman who walks alone knows that true fulfillment can not be given, it can only be found within. She has walked the path of introspection; braved the depths of her own mind and emerged with an unshakable sense of self. You see the beauty of walking alone is that it is a journey of self discovery.

When you are alone you cannot escape yourself.  You come face to face with your fears, your desires, your doubts but instead of running from these, the woman who walks alone embraces them, she learns from them. She understands that her fears are not obstacles but teachers, that her desires are not weaknesses but invitations to undersatnd herself more deeply. 

Her solitude is not an act of defiance but an act of freedom. She has chosen to liberate herself from the expectations of the world. In doing so she has discovered that solitude is not the absence of connection but the purest form of it. Alone, she connects with Life itself, with the wind and the trees, the sounds of the world around her. She feels part os something greater because she has stripped away the noise and in the silence she hears the song of the universe. 

The woman who walks alone walks with the awareness that Life is not about accumulating people, things, or status.  It is about understanding deeply who she is. She knows that only when she truly understands herself can she connect with others without pretense or need...and so she walks.

She walks with no destination, no rush, no need to prove anything. Her steps are light but her presence is powerful like a tree deeply rooted in the earth. Her aloneness is her strength, her guide, her teacher. She carries with her the wisdom that everything she needs is already within her.

The woman who walks alone reminds us that solitude is not something to fear but something to embrace. It is the foundation on which self understanding is built and when you know yourself truly and deeply you can walk through this life unshaken grounded in the knowledge that you are enough.

So perhaps there is something for each of us to learn from her...to take a step back from the endless noise to find our own path, to find our own sense of freedom...to discover that we too can walk alone, not in lonliness, but the in the beautiful peace of solitude.

Solitude is often misunderstood in our society. It is seen as something to be avoided, something that might indicate lonliness or the inability to fit in. But there are those who recognize solitude as a vital part of Life, a necessary space where strength is cultivated... self awareness deepens. Solitude for these people is not an escape from the world but a journey inward. It is a form of engagement with Life that allows them to become stronger, more grounded and in tune with who they are.

When one is alone, truly alone, they are stripped of the usual distractions Without the chatter of social intercation there is nothing to mask the thoughts and feelings that arise. This experience can be uncomfortable because it reveals aspects of ourselves that we may prefer to ignore. But in solitude there is no escape from the self. And within this quiet confrontation lies the profound opportunity: The chance to face one's fears, to understand one's desires, and to observe one's thoughts with a clarity that is hard to acheive in the presence of others. Through this process one begins to realize they are more resilient and capable then they might have beleived.

In solitude one learns that strength is not about external validation or the approval of others. Society often measures strength by accomplishements, status , or influence but these are temporary and can be taken away. True strength is something that is more enduring. It is found in a grounded sense of Self that cannot be shaken by external circumstances. 

In solitude one builds a relationship with themself  which is not dependent on how others see them. They come to see that their worth is inherent and does not rely on external acheivements or recognition. This realization is powerful because it allows them to stand firm in who they are regardless of the world around them.

Solitude also provides a space for reflection that is difficult to find in a busy social world. When alone one can examine their own thoughts and actions without the influence of others. This kind of reflection is essential for personal growth because it reveals patterns and habits that might go unnoticed in the midst of daily life. In solitude there is time to question why we react the way we do; why we hold certain beliefs and why we pursue certain goals. This questioning leads to a deeper understanding of the Self. ...an undersatnding that forms the foundation of inner strength. With this knowldege one can navigate Life with greater confidence and clarity, no longer swayed by the opinions and expectations of others. 

Alan Watts

I was lead to this speech last evening by fate, synchronicity, coincidence....however you choose to see the casual or acausal things that move us from place to place.  I was blown away by it...so much so that I wanted to copy every word I was hearing.  That takes a long time lol...so I will divide it in to 4 parts.  This was the first section of that video.  

What does it say?  How does it speak to this human I call "me'? 

I want to be that "woman who walks alone"...in a sense I have been her (without the fully evolved nature).  Walking alone through the woods was my thing for years.  It is how I regroup, how I ground, how I reflect, how I grow.  When I read this...it was like Watts was talking about "me". ( Of course, that is how ego takes it, eh? Personalizes it. Out of the 3-4 billion women in the world it felt like he was talking to 'me'. lol ) 

I am not lonely when I walk alone...just the opposite.  I tend to be more lonely in a crowd of people than I would by myself. 

I walk alone because I have a deep desire to find Self and I know I cannot find this in the busy social world. 

I feel so connected, in those moments, with Life itself, the wind and the trees

I see solitude as a sacred space where my mind can roam freely without worry about the influence of others. I find my strength in this space...my ba;ance and harmony...my peace. Every day, whether I am walking or not, I seek solitude so I can face my fears and desires, face what is going on in my heart and mind...so I can reflect on it, accept it, and heal by eventually releasing. 

I love solitude!!! I crave solitude!! And I am thinking I need more solitude. Hmm!

What about you? 

All is well! 

Alan Watts Legacy (November, 2024)  The Woman Who Walks Alone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXCd5iKW4Qo&t=373s