Timeless Space
Surviving a day alone and doing it in style37 total reviews
Comment from CM Kelly
A nice story. Yes, crossing that bridge, to a place where you enjoy being alone can be scary at first, but once you're on your own island, you see, feel and enjoy the benefit it provides.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025
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A nice story. Yes, crossing that bridge, to a place where you enjoy being alone can be scary at first, but once you're on your own island, you see, feel and enjoy the benefit it provides.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025
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Crossing that bridge to a place where we enjoy being alone might be scary at first but oh, the benefits it provides.
Jesse
Comment from Tim Margetts
I personally believe that it is a sign of a well developed character to be comfortable in ones own company. Not because you are a hermit or an introvert, but just because it allows you that moment to reflect and settle into your own happy place.
Well done on finding yours.
Tim
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025
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I personally believe that it is a sign of a well developed character to be comfortable in ones own company. Not because you are a hermit or an introvert, but just because it allows you that moment to reflect and settle into your own happy place.
Well done on finding yours.
Tim
Comment Written 13-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025
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Yes, to be comfortable in one's skin lets you reflect and settle into your happy place. To say it is a sign of a well-developed character to be comfortable in one's skin makes me feel good all over.
Thanks for the positive feedback.
Jesse
Comment from Bill Schott
This piece on Timeless Space shows a lot of personal growth that we could all use. The fact of being alone, on purpose, is the control, of sorts. It's one thing to be alone with your thoughts, and another to be forgotten or neglected. Be happy!
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025
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This piece on Timeless Space shows a lot of personal growth that we could all use. The fact of being alone, on purpose, is the control, of sorts. It's one thing to be alone with your thoughts, and another to be forgotten or neglected. Be happy!
Comment Written 13-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025
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I'm glad you found this resonated with you as far as showing lots of personal growth. I aspire to influence others to follow suit. Be happy, yes, but be true to oneself as well.
Jesse
Comment from Pam (respa)
Thanks for sharing your notes and the nature of your Christmas being alone, Jesse. You did a really good job. Very good opening paragraphs that contrast well with being alone this year as opposed to David being there last year. I can imagine you thought it was going to be hard because anything new and different causes us to think that way.
You give very good examples of what you did over the holiday, and it was a good mix of doing things and also allowing yourself to rest and relax. Very good closing paragraphs show that this was a good experience and you learned a lot about yourself and how you learned to cope. I am glad you had a very good Christmas and you enjoyed your time alone.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2025
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Thanks for sharing your notes and the nature of your Christmas being alone, Jesse. You did a really good job. Very good opening paragraphs that contrast well with being alone this year as opposed to David being there last year. I can imagine you thought it was going to be hard because anything new and different causes us to think that way.
You give very good examples of what you did over the holiday, and it was a good mix of doing things and also allowing yourself to rest and relax. Very good closing paragraphs show that this was a good experience and you learned a lot about yourself and how you learned to cope. I am glad you had a very good Christmas and you enjoyed your time alone.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2025
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Wow, thank you, Pam, for this exceptional rating and detailed review!
You gave detailed reasons why you liked my opening and closing paragraphs and why you understood my need to cope with a new situation after David left me and I am grateful for this.
Most readers comment and then move on but you stick to the topic and I so appreciate you and your integrity.
Thank you from deep in my heart.
Jesse
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You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, Jesse. Your reply is very meaningful to me and is also appreciated.
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I'm glad to know this, Pam.
Jesse
Comment from DonandVicki
There are times when I enjoy being alone and be able to read or just chill. I enjoyed reading your story and how you dealt with being alone on Christmas. A terrible time to deal with loneliness.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2025
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There are times when I enjoy being alone and be able to read or just chill. I enjoyed reading your story and how you dealt with being alone on Christmas. A terrible time to deal with loneliness.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2025
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Being alone can be liberating.
I felt empowered by myself and my ingenuity to persevere.
Jesse
Comment from lancellot
Yes, adversity and experience, even when no ideal, can make man stronger in the long run. Sometimes, we need those times to realize how strong we really are.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2025
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Yes, adversity and experience, even when no ideal, can make man stronger in the long run. Sometimes, we need those times to realize how strong we really are.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2025
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Lance. I felt empowered and alive when alone.
Jesse
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Dear Jesse, I had to wait until today to be able to award this appropriately. It's definitely one of the finest writes I've read from you and demonstrates just how much you've grown in self-belief and confidence. Beautifully written, your story is an absolute gift to read, not least because I love to hear of friends finding triumph from pain, as you've done. You were badly hurt and let down and could have disappeared, by now, into a dark hole. But instead, you're facing the challenges ahead with true courage and optimism. What a coincidence that I included Imagine in my latest post after watching Carter's funeral. And do please take a look at Rudyard Kipling's poem 'If,' especially the second stanza. Well done, Jesse. Keep that spirit strong:) And all the best for your cataract op. Debbie.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2025
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Dear Jesse, I had to wait until today to be able to award this appropriately. It's definitely one of the finest writes I've read from you and demonstrates just how much you've grown in self-belief and confidence. Beautifully written, your story is an absolute gift to read, not least because I love to hear of friends finding triumph from pain, as you've done. You were badly hurt and let down and could have disappeared, by now, into a dark hole. But instead, you're facing the challenges ahead with true courage and optimism. What a coincidence that I included Imagine in my latest post after watching Carter's funeral. And do please take a look at Rudyard Kipling's poem 'If,' especially the second stanza. Well done, Jesse. Keep that spirit strong:) And all the best for your cataract op. Debbie.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2025
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Thanks, Debbie, for this thoughtful six-star review. I am impressed by your enjoyment of this story and will add it to my collection of stories in my book. I will take a look at Kipling's poem "If." It sounds like it is right down my alley. I will keep my spirit strong.
My eye laser surgery is over and now I can see better. On to the next surgery of my right knee. Then, I will walk like a natural man.
Jesse
Comment from Karen Cherry
This is a nice uplifting story. It is a fine thing, that as you have been growing into "your better self" your body and your writing is also improving. This is a very good story. I had no snow in Houston. Here in Plano, I have been trapped by snow here. I cannot move about in it. The cold hammers me. And, I will not ask others to forge through snow to bring me groceries and mail. So, I hunkered down, and wrote my western. I did research and everything. "Hardly Quicksilver Jones" has been posted! See what you think. :-) Karen
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2025
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This is a nice uplifting story. It is a fine thing, that as you have been growing into "your better self" your body and your writing is also improving. This is a very good story. I had no snow in Houston. Here in Plano, I have been trapped by snow here. I cannot move about in it. The cold hammers me. And, I will not ask others to forge through snow to bring me groceries and mail. So, I hunkered down, and wrote my western. I did research and everything. "Hardly Quicksilver Jones" has been posted! See what you think. :-) Karen
Comment Written 12-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2025
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Thank you, Karen, for sharing your thoughts. You dealt with it your way and I dealt with it my way. We should be proud of who we are not what we are.
Jesse
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As usual, you are right. Much love, Karen
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I am glad we are on the same page, Karen.
It feels better that way.
Jesse
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I usually agree with you sweetie. This place is great that i can find people who understand my weirdness. I am praying for your continued recovery from your previous surgery and your knees in the future. Karen
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I read a card that said, "Yield to your strangeness," and I loved it because we are all weird in our own way.
It is good to remember this.
I will recover one way or another.
Jesse
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We are all pulling for you. karen
Comment from June Sargent
Well, now I feel as though timeless space is a luxury I want to try! It would seem so surreal to be able to do absolutely nothing - without feeling guilty. It was a gift you gave yourself. I'm glad you had a peaceful day and a half listening to music.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2025
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Well, now I feel as though timeless space is a luxury I want to try! It would seem so surreal to be able to do absolutely nothing - without feeling guilty. It was a gift you gave yourself. I'm glad you had a peaceful day and a half listening to music.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2025
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Thank you, June, for sharing your thoughts. Yes, I gave myself this gift and I am proud of what I accomplished.
Jesse
Comment from Wendy G
I am glad you were able to enjoy Christmas Eve and Day doing things which gave you pleasure. Sometimes having an extended quiet space is special and needed, a time for reflection and personal growth. Well said.
Wendy
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2025
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I am glad you were able to enjoy Christmas Eve and Day doing things which gave you pleasure. Sometimes having an extended quiet space is special and needed, a time for reflection and personal growth. Well said.
Wendy
Comment Written 11-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2025
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Thank you, Wendy, for sharing your thoughts. Yes, it was a time for reflection and personal growth.
Jesse
