You may feel somewhat aloof today as you endeavor to meet your regular goals. As you retreat deeper into the solitude beckoning so sweetly to you, the people closest to you as well as those who rely on you may express their displeasure at what they deem your detached demeanor. Your desire for isolation more likely than not has little to do with your feelings for your loved ones and colleagues. If you explain to these individuals that you simply want to spend some time reconnecting with yourself away from the distractions of your outer-world concerns today, they will likely reframe their opinions on your decision to withdraw from social contact.

We should never feel guilty when our mind-set does not predispose us to interpersonal contact because the bonds we share with family and friends naturally wax and wane in intensity. While the love we feel for the special individuals in our lives will not falter, it is likely that we will not always feel wholly inclined to enjoy their company. Solitude is as necessary to our well-being as interpersonal contact, and our loved ones will almost always understand our need to withdraw into a private place for a time. If our choice to isolate ourselves causes an atmosphere of discord to develop, however, we can ensure that those we care about understand our decision by explaining our reasons in clear and concise terms. As you leave the presence of your loved ones today, you will feel comfortable that your temporary solitude will do nothing to harm your relationships.