The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – solitude. Solitude is a choice to use that time either for reflection, relaxation, self-compassion or self-love. Sufficient solitude helps us get more creative & live a more mindful life. Solitude is an enriching experience, holds profound peace & beauty that reveals itself when we embrace the quiet moments to delve deep into our inner world.
“If you are never alone, you cannot know yourself” – Paulo Coelho. Solitude is not a synonym for loneliness. Rather, it is the act of being alone accompanied only by ourself. This space can be full of inspiration, imagination, magic & mystery. When was the last time we truly allowed ourself to sit with our thoughts & feel our emotions? Solitude puts everything into perspective. A precious time to be who we really are. Solitude enhances our critical thinking skills, creativity, self-awareness, strength & reduces stress. Knowing how to belong to ourself is an art, a blessing.
“Man is at one & the same time, a solitary being & a social being. As a solitary being, he attempts to protect his own existence, to satisfy his personal desires, to build resilience & develop his intuitive abilities. As a social being, he seeks to gain the recognition & affection of fellow humans, to share in their pleasures & to comfort them in their sorrows” – Albert Einstein. Solitude is the soul’s holiday, an opportunity to stop doing, to surprise & delight ourselves. “Alone time is when I distance myself from the voices of the world, so I can hear my own” – Oprah Winfrey.
