Loneliness and silence.

Growing up, there's one thing I fancy, loneliness and silence' I didn't really see it as something bad and still do not as it has made me enjoy and be able to appreciate the simple things of life.

The more I grew up, the more this lifestyle clings to me like a tick in my soul and I have earned names from people and the most famous one regarding my social lifestyle is Eleha which is Muslim a word.

The way I stay away from people is a huge thing for me. There are times my Mom finds it hard to know if I am home or not because I am always indoors, something she didn't fancy much about me. She has begged me and spoke to me on numerous occasions to always go out and see the world, but I am not like that. I do not enjoy human companionship unless I am having a one on one discussion with someone. I prefer that.

I have passed on a lot of parties, even closed ones where my Mom would rather call my big sister about a very close family's birth, wedding or so than tell me because I wouldn't go. I'll be home when she dresses up, wish her luck, and that's me super happy there's silence again. I have also lost count of the number of times a birthday party of my close neighbors would be next door and I still won't budge and attend no matter how I am called on to come.

But with all these, I can still handle social pressure. I have spoken in public places, been a leader of groups and did my job really well with people involved despite not being a huge fan of people. I don't know how I always pull this off, but I do have to thank my mom for that. She is someone who is socially active, funny, and emotional, and I got those traits from her.

I can boldly say I have just 3 close friends, and we are not in close proximity. We don't speak at all times, but anytime that connection is made, I truly appreciate the real connection we share with each other. How we talk about things, check on ourselves, and listen attentively when the other person is talking. It is something I truly enjoy and not planning on changing any time soon.

My friends know me and the things I am capable of doing. The presence of peace and warmth I prefer over loud places. And rather having a walk, staying home, cooking and enjoying each other's company instead of going to expensive places to take pictures and share or oppress people by posting it or something. I love authenticity and a magical moment with people close to me, and they do too, which is fun and filled with simplicity. This is why I love Robin Marantz words.

If you're satisfied with your social life, according to psychologists, you tend to be satisfied with life in general.

I find a lot of things satisfactory around me because of my social lifestyle which doesn't cost me because I have no one to impress or wear myself out because I want to be known or appreciated by them. I am the opposite, if possible, I don't want anyone to know me. I just want to live life peacefully for me with a few humans I value and share something meaningful with. I don't like attention, and that's why you'll never find me in places that spell it.

A gem found on my playlist guiding me as I write.

I am glad I have been doing well so far with that. I have embraced and nurtured the act of simplicity in me, and it is sure interesting and fascinating as each day passes by.

This is my response to Minimalist Community prompt

_{Images used are mine and video from #YouTube}.

Still yours truly,
Balikis.

Thanks for reading and listening.

Peace be unto those who crave it and more to those who chase it away.