Texting in the sauna, posting status updates during a solitary bike ride, Skyping on the toilet with headphones.  One benefit of social networking is that we can escape a sense of loneliness at anytime with facebook, twitter, instant messaging and video chat etc.  Indeed, the temporary fixes for loneliness are so prevalent that we often make “pre-emptive stikes” against loneliness before we even have the feeling of being alone.  As a result, we’re never truly alone, and have even begun to make the mistake of seeing loneliness and being alone as the same thing.  This is so NOT the case!

Killing It is knowing that while the bounds of where and when we can socially connect are wider than ever, sometimes the bathroom stall or the driver seat of your car is just the sanctuary of silence you need. So next time you’re happily alone and someone comes knocking, or the phone starts buzzing, put your foot on the door and say “occupied!”  Keep your PDA in your pocket.  Close your eyes and be with yourself so you can be your best around others when the time comes. 

That’s Killin’ It!

ps. can someone bring me the toilet paper?