I am alone not lonely

Finally it is summer here for we Canadians. No more snow, no more rain,
no more sub zero temperatures. It is sunny bright morning with 12 C. 
It is 10.15, I am getting ready for my walk. I need coat and gloves but not 
my umbrella and not to be dressed up in layers.

On my front garden, Magnolia tree looking great with beautiful yellowish 
white buds all around. Red wooden bench shining. Grass is lush green. 
Black Squirrel playing around. I can hear Birds from tree tops around.

What a beautiful atmosphere to behold, to enjoy. Thank you God. It is 
10.30, I am at Whites Road, it is busy here, lots of traffic on the road
but no one walking on the path. I am alone but not lonely, enjoying
my walk. 

Alone is when there is no one else, we can enjoy our own privacy.
We can have time for our own self. We can talk to relate to our insight,
to enjoy our time alone slot. 

Lonely doesn't matter whether we are alone or with bunch of people, 
I mean in crowd. We are lonely whenever we start feeling low. We believe 
that there is no one for me, to share my emotions, things of my interest.
No one cares. That is loneliness.

Anyway I can see by the side walk, empty cans of juices, water bottles,
Tim Horton coffee cups and also one half eaten red apple. I started 
thinking about the high school students. 

Dunbarton High School is just here. Youth, such a wonderful stage 
of our life. No worries. World looks just like a playground. It is 10.45, 
I am at Tim Horton. It is Sunday so lots of people from Church are here.

I see some young faces around enjoying with company of their own choice. 
Couple of old faces too like mine are also here. I am busy writing my Blog,
enjoying my time alone slot, having small coffee with half hot water, two 
creams, one sugar and one oatmeal raisin cookie.

It is 12.30, I am done now time to walk home. All of my three grandsons 
must be waiting for me to have their lunch. I will make something for them, 
whatever they like. I will see.

The Convenience store across the Coffee House, is now looks like a flower 
shop. It is summer so there are all sorts of flower baskets arranged outside 
the store.

On the way I will go to have a look. We always have to avail each and every 
opportunity to get happiness from around. This is the recipe to lead a happy 
life. So simple.