What It’s Like As A Recluse

Recluse: withdrawn from society; seeking solitude Hermit: someone who chooses to live alone or spend most of their time alone

My definition of a reclusive person is someone who likes to be alone, away from society, valuing their privacy, not socializing much and not having a community. A reclusive person stays in their home, away from people and avoid distractions from the outside world. A reclusive person doesn’t like to interact with random people. They are similar to a hermit.

My experience of living alone is nearly reclusive, although I live with my father. He’s the only one I talk to. When we go grocery shopping, we don’t like to go during peak hours. I have a reclusive life, but I still occasionally chat with people online. I don’t do face to face. No meetups. No video chats. 

The reason I have this reclusive life is that I lack the funds to meet up with people. I also avoid people for my safety. I start to become a recluse this year because I suffered from a mental illness, psychosis. Living like a hermit allows me to be spiritual, to read the Bible daily and to meditate on God’s word. Living this lifestyle allows me to be at peace. I gain more time for myself.

How to live as a recluse

1. Find daily hobbies to do at home.

Watching movies, listening to music, playing music, drawing, etc. Get creative with art. Learn how to draw or paint from watching tutorials online. Learn how to make interesting videos. Learn to sing songs. Record your singing. 

“Persistence. Perfection. Patience. Power. Prioritize your passion. It keeps you sane.” ― Criss Jami, Killosophy  

2. Find a job to work from home.

Example: start a food/drink business; it’s something you can do by yourself. Do freelancing writing jobs. Take stock photography. Take surveys (even though it doesn’t pay much). More job ideas on Instagram. Just search “entrepreneurs.”

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” – Pele

3. Take small naps to kill time.

Lay down, sleep or not do anything for a while. Meditate while laying down.

“I have a hard time getting past the day without the nap, so the nap is a must.” – Mohnish Pabrai

4. Examine self-care.

Take the time to pray, meditate, breathe, relax, take a good bath, take care of your body and hygiene. 

“The only person who can pull me down is myself, and I’m not going to let myself pull me down anymore.” – C. JoyBell C.

Conclusion

I love my reclusive life. A tremendous amount of time in a day and every day. The freedom to do anything I want. 

Do you enjoy being alone? How do you spend your time? Let me know in the comments!