'Since loneliness is defined by the absence of connection and not people, the state of being alone—or aloneness—doesn't have to result in loneliness.' Here's a healthier way to approach it.
Solitude is restorative while loneliness is depleting.. Conversely, solitude is held in high esteem. However, solitude seems to be more and more elusive in today’s distraction-prone world. But when solitude is fought for and done right, it helps to strengthen the connection with ourselves that in turn equips us to connect more deeply with others. Ironically, solitude is insurance against loneliness.
Personally, I have made some of my biggest creative strides and breakthroughs while in solitude. When my head and heart feel tangled up in something, breaking away from my routine for a day or two can provide the clarity andI am aware of the health concerns, meaninglessness, and limitations loneliness can bring, while at the same time, I appreciate the clarity, creativity, and emotional balance solitude brings.
Solitude can happen in a few moments or a few months. It can also take many forms, such as self-reflection, journaling, meditation, mindfulness exercises, brainstorming, or business strategy sessions. It can even be as simple as taking a few quiet, social-media-free minutes to just be with your wandering thoughts.Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In
Jane Hirshfield, award-winning poet: “Solitude, whether endured or embraced, is a necessary gateway to original thought.”Thomas Edison: “The best thinking has been done in solitude.”“If you are never alone, you cannot know yourself.”
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