By Myself.

I'm not alone. I'm by myself.
I love my own company, in fact, I prefer it over anyone else's. I feel at ease when by myself. I know myself inside out. Deepest fears, held back tears, crazy secrets, silly regrets. Nothing has to be hidden.

With people, I have one or the other role to play, be it a daughter, sister, friend, or a friend but my company demands no such thing from me. I can just be who I am when I'm by myself. It's all transpicuous and true. I can have the craziest thoughts and no one would judge me for it. I could rant all I want and no one’s ears would bleed. I could sing in the highest pitch and no one would hear a thing. I could imagine a world of my own where no one would hurt me.

Sometimes it gets scary too, to accost the person I am. If I would truly accept who I verily am. Nevertheless, this too takes me on a journey of self improvement and introspection. Everyday, I get to know new things about myself and how I feel which is in itself quite fun. Spending time with myself makes me a better person than the day before. 

It is important to give time to yourself and your thoughts so that you love yourself a bit more everyday. It is not selfish but a beautiful way of expressing that you care for yourself. So, spend those 5 extra minutes in the shower or go for a walk in the garden alone or write that diary you’ve always wanted to. Just do whatever it takes to make yourself a priority and you’ll see how pretty the world would become.

~ Miss Balance (Jiyana Jethani)