[livingwith]

As I get older I find it more necessary to follow my own rhythm. I no longer try to explain to people who see it as lazy etc it’s just too much effort. Now my sleep is precious and I sleep from 3-4am sometimes till noon. I get a lot of unasked for feedback like “must be nice”and other sarcastic remarks. I no longer need others approval or understanding. They can think what they want. I accept it. It is what it is.
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[RIGGS]

Screw 'em, seriously I know what you go through, the snide comments the 'what a princess' looks the contempt in their voices and anxiousness and nonacceptance from peers. It takes a long time to finally get where your at, but it is difficult. I have not magic to offer you other than you have to do what you have to do and the freedom that comes with acceptance can be liberating but it can also change your life forever. It may mean changing professions, friends, even where you live but sometimes change is a good thing.

all the best

[Pfree]

I try to practice non resistance to their "stuff" about me but sometimes the old knee jerk reaction kicks in. Actually I have seriously considered a move to a much more rural area. Just for the quiet and less frenetic energy during awake hrs. I prefer a much less crowded environment. I have given up a lot of "people " because of my personal needs. For a few years I went to a sea side woman's retreat and there was no way to get a private quiet room so I'd come home so drained and exhausted. Lots of woman were up just a couple of hrs after I'd finally drifted off. The only enjoyable part was the meditation... when everyone shut up!I finally saw this "retreat" did me more harm than good. So it's taken me a while to learn how to take care of myself and not "care" what others think. There's a great book called The Party of One, a Loners Manifesto by Rufus. It's hysterical. She talks of following your own individuality and not twisting yourself up w/ conforming to society's, family's etc idea of "normal." It's a kick she's got guts to say things I'd never had the courage to say,but thought.
Thanks for listening.
P