I truly believe that gaining a comfort and familiarity with solitude enables us to age with a growing wisdom and grace. Learning to “keep our own council” and listen to the voice deep within ourselves can really only be accessed through solitude. There is a peace and kindness that comes from this place.
One of the things I encourage my clients and students to practice is this solitude. It helps enormously to find one’s own authentic voice. Many people have lived their lives in isolation – but this is not solitude. Solitude is what comes from enjoying being with one’s own self – and it is from here, I believe that really authentic connectedness to others can arise.I truly believe that gaining a comfort and familiarity with solitude enables us to age with a growing wisdom and grace. Learning to “keep our own council” and listen to the voice deep within ourselves can really only be accessed through solitude. There is a peace and kindness that comes from this place.
See my Newsletter coming out in a few days for more on this.