At my creative best.

I am never lonely. And I'll tell you why. Because I have me. I am able to converse. With myself. I am entertaining. Brilliant. Interesting. Perceptive. I could live alone. On a desert island. In solitary confinement.  And still be happy. With me.  Maybe that sounds egocentric. But hey, that's the truth. I like other people, too.  Especially my amore.  But when finding myself alone, there's no reason to panic.  I occupy myself. With all sorts of thoughts. I am alive. Conscious. Aware of my environs. No matter where I am. Even in a crowd. I can isolate myself. And find solitude. Merely by withdrawing. Into myself. Often that is when I'm at my creative best. --Jim Broede