I am somewhat partial to solitude these days. I'm not antisocial, just leaning slightly UNsocial in that I would prefer a quiet evening at home to a night on the town anymore. Wasn't always this way.
I just never pursued this urge to merge or mingle. Never was one to go dancing. Never wanted to hang out at bars. It's a mere environmental preference. My surroundings are more sedate than they were in the old days.
Today is Solitude Day. It is observed on March 26 in the name of that peace to be had in silence and being alone. It's not a case for introverts and anti social behavior ...
It's just another state of being.
Temporal — and not meant to be a driving force in your life. There's nothing wrong with wanting a little peace and quiet.
You can be outgoing and gregarious some of the time. You can be quiet and reflective some of the time. There is even that interactive middle ground where you're socially aware but not immersed in it all.
Solitude and remoteness has it's place in society as well. You can be secluded without being lonely. I get out and interact with others every day. Then I reserve a part of my day for sitting at the machine and writing or research or grooving to the vibes or combinations thereof.
It's just something I do. An aspect of me. One of many.