For the longest time, I had been nurturing a dream of going on a solo trip. But somehow, it never materialised.
At the beginning of this year, I told myself that I had to do it this year at any cost. And after much ado, I finally made it happen in April.
Since this was the first time that I would be travelling all alone, I chose to travel to a place that I am familiar with: Bengaluru.
I cannot say it was entirely a solo trip since I travelled to the city to stay with my brother and sister-in-law.
Yet, I was super excited to be able to go all by myself and explore the city on my own.
The trip lasted for 10 days and all I can say is it was the best decision I had taken of late. The memories made in those 10 days have left my heart feeling happy like never before.
More than anything else, what made the trip more beautiful was that I could get the best of both worlds: Spending time with my favourite people and at the same time, spending some time all by myself, and enjoying my own company.
People who have been reading me for a while now know that I am a thorough introvert. I love spending time alone, I love the silence and solitude.
Often, being alone is considered synonymous with being lonely. But there’s a world of difference between both.
Being alone is where you are comfortable with yourself and silence doesn’t make you feel low. Being lonely is when you feel left out and deal with feelings of emptiness and feeling unwanted.
This trip made me realise how much I love the feeling of being there for myself. I made it a point to spend time with my family and yet, also gave some time to myself. It was honestly one of the most amazing feelings.
My favourite part of the trip was just putting on my shoes and walking by a lake near my brother’s residence. Soaking in the sun, clicking dozens of tree pictures and listening to my favourite music felt nothing less than magical.
There is SO much joy in everyday things. There is beauty in finding the extraordinary in the ordinary things in life.
As my trip came to an end, the bittersweet feeling kept washing over me. It isn’t just my phone gallery that is filled with all the big and small memories made during the trip, it is also my heart and soul that will forever remember the immense joy and peace I have felt throughout this trip.
Going all by myself made me realise how beautiful being independent is. And with this confidence that has built up in me, I hope to make more such trips alone and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Until next time, stay blessed!
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Such a happy piece ❤️
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Very nicely presented.
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Thank you!
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