The lead article of yesterday’s Boston Globe’s “Ideas” section was entitled, “The Power of Lonely”. Why not, “The Power of Solitude”? In fact the article speak more about solitude that loneliness: “In order to get something positive out of spending time alone, solitude should be a choice.” As far as I’m concerned, that is not loneliness. In fact, I doubt that anyone reading this blog is looking for loneliness. ‘A bog for those who sometimes like to be lonely’ just doesn’t resonate.
Author Leon Neyfakh notes, “Solitude has long been linked with creativity, spirituality and intellectual might.” Certainly I agree with that. I don’t go to the cottage to get away as much as to tap into something inside me that needs discovering. Sure, I learn from and with others, but in the long run my creativity, however miniscule, bursts forth from a solitary place within me.
Author Leon Neyfakh notes, “Solitude has long been linked with creativity, spirituality and intellectual might.” Certainly I agree with that. I don’t go to the cottage to get away as much as to tap into something inside me that needs discovering. Sure, I learn from and with others, but in the long run my creativity, however miniscule, bursts forth from a solitary place within me.