Go to a museum or art gallery by yourself

“In my experience, most museum patrons go with other people. Going by myself makes me appreciate my own company. I used to hate the idea of being alone. In fact, when I was younger, I was afraid of being by myself. Recently, I’ve consciously been spending more time alone, perhaps for the first time in my life. It’s hard to feel lonely at an art museum. Besides for the other museum goers and security personnel, the spirits of the artists saturate the rooms. I’ve always thought art is great company.”

“The first time I went to an art museum on my own was about a year ago. I usually go with family or friends. For a long time I didn't have my own cadence for art viewing, just simply following along. Once I started studying art seriously, I became the designated art museum guide. I love talking about art and sharing its wonders, but sometimes when I’m with others, I feel like I’m not engaging with the art as deeply as I would alone.”