Had a thought which I just had to toss out to the blogosphere.

Off for a quick morning walk; pretty deep in headspace for a number of reasons. Chance encounter with a neighbor -- just an exchanged bright smile and happy wave -- helped pull me back down to earth and get me centred again.

Makes me realise that, while I most definitely need my alone time, my quiet time, my thought time... I no less need those connexions with other humans. Even on a fairly superficial level. So long as there's happiness and compassion behind it, it's good medicine.