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One of my favorite effects of spending extended periods in solitude is how much more I appreciate being around people afterwards.

It's akin to how nice a hot shower feels after spending a week backpacking in the wilderness.

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I can relate to this so much. Spending time alone feels like recharging my social battery. There is a weird contradiction I enjoy being around people, but at the same time long to be alone and enjoy the solitude. Now with kids, social obligations and a plethora of distractions these moments alone get fewer and fewer by the day.

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