Solitude is not a bad thing. We writers are well familiar:
“Language…has created the word “loneliness” to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word “solitude” to express the glory of being alone.” ~ Paul Tillich
“One of the greatest necessities in America is to discover creative solitude.” ~ Carl Sandburg
“A creation of importance can only be produced when its author isolates himself, it is a child of solitude.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.” ~ Albert Einstein
June 7, 2008 - 12:39 am
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on June 7, 2008 - 5:44 pm
I really liked this post Vicki.I am one who has never,in all my life,minded quiet or solitude.It is simply the way God wired me.I have a sister who is the complete opposite.She craves company and loathes solitude.Consequently I am the writer and she is not. LOL Neat post.Love ya~Sharon
on June 9, 2008 - 7:46 pm
I’m trying to read Oats book: Nurturing Silence in a Noisy Heart. It’s a slow read because it is quite challenging to the way I’ve chosen to live.