Solitude is where you go to recharge your creative battery.
I was reminded today that some people have access to more solitude than others. If you are alone often, maybe you don’t need more time alone. Maybe you need to find more ways to connect with others. It’s important to sit down and be honest with yourself about how much solitude you need.
If you’re like me, with very little alone time, the first question I have to ask is, are you giving yourself time to sit alone and ponder the questions of the universe? I’m being silly, kinda. You don’t have to ponder the questions of the universe. You can think about nothing at all. The point is to get out of your daily routine and do something that allows you to be curious, adventurous, thoughtful, or whatever it is that you’re craving. The only rule is that it’s solitude, so you have to be intentional about spending this time alone.
Even if you are alone often, you should find a way to do something different from your daily grind once a week.
What do you think about solitude?
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