“Every kind of creative work demands solitude, and being alone, constructively alone, is a prerequisite for every phase of the creative process.” ~ Barbara Powell
Solitude and Loneliness.They seem very similar on the outside, but the only characteristic both have in common is the state of physical solitude. I will explain. solitude and loneliness are both tremendously different experiences. While solitude is chosen, loneliness is imposed by others.
Solitude is the desire to
be in your own presence and enjoy your own company. Loneliness is a wretched feeling of isolation, and that someone or something is missing. The capacity to experience true solitude comes from an inner richness. It is this inner depth that causes us to focus our entire being towards our passions, or bathe in the tranquility of feeling whole unto ourselves. Loneliness on the other hand, is a coarse sense of deficiency and estrangement from the world. Below are some of the quotes.from great minds I have put together which will really cause you to appreciate solitude. Solitude is the desire to
“Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.”~ , ‘Politics’
he best thinking has been done in solitude.” ~ Thomas A. Edison
“Without great solitude no serious work is possible.” ~ Pablo Picasso
“If you’re lonely when you’re alone, you’re in bad company.” ~ Jean-Paul Sartre
“Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius.”~ Edward Gibbo
“Solitude is the great teacher, and to learn its lessons you must pay attention to it.” ~ Deepak Chopra
ENJOY IT. Blessings..
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