Notes from Creekside - A day of solitude

I have kept a page from a little book I bought years ago. The page reminds me to take a day (or weekend) of solitude a month. This time of year can be full of noise, traffic, deadlines, parties, family and friends and sometimes total chaos during the holiday season. Stress increases along with the pressure to be in so many places and be there for so many can be overwhelming for some. Even if you enjoy every minute, everyone can use a little downtime. Sometimes it seems there is no time to rejuvenate and relax before the next event starts.