Haiku — 0027: Solitude

Me, with myself.

Lone wolf keeps vigil,

Snowy world beneath the peak,

Master of the space.

What does it mean to be a master of my space?

I can predict a diverse range of responses, so this is perhaps a very subjective take. That said, I believe in what I say through this Haiku.

Solitude is a key driver of the best in the self.

By this imagery, I don’t endorse avoiding human contact, but there is a fine line. I believe in the distinction between identifying with solitude and being lonesome altogether.

What are you talking about, Aswath?

I’ll tell you something I heard a long back, which stuck with me ever since.

The person at the top is always alone.

This was said in the context of leadership, but I interpret it to fit individuals too. That is to say, every individual is the leader of their own life, and ultimately the last point where the proverbial buck stops. In such a case, my preferred (and practiced) course of action is to take the vantage point, a third-person perspective of everything — Be it good or bad — And keep watching, closely. That is my resonance with the wolf at a peak, not because it is alone, but because it is confident, alert, and displays the power of owning my actions.

This comes at an interesting time if you have observed my daily Haiku since this Monday. Between an organizational shakeup, the ramifications and emotional turmoil that go with it, the week started with shock, ending with solitude. This week truly reflects that, in the end, your best support is you.

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