"When from our better selves we have long
Been parted by the hurrying world, and droop.
Sick of its business, of its pleasures tired.
How gracious, how benign, is Solitude."
The Prelude by William Wordsworth, excerpt from Book IV, "Summer Vacation," Lines 354-370.
I embrace solitude. It frees my mind up from all the distractions of everyday life. I turn inwards then become renewed. This sense of renewal I can turn outwards again and again ... so everyday life will continue afresh.
Solitude allows my body to catch up with my mind. It allows my brain to have a rest.
Solitude prevents me from burnout, which occasionally happens when I'm subjected to prolonged, intense, and unresolved stress.
Solitude enhances my creativity as it frees my mind up from menial distractions and allows it to focus more on what's more important. Exactly why artists - painters, musicians, writers, sculptures - spend a lot of time alone.
Almighty God doesn't get people out of our life at random. He has plans.
Listening pleasure: W.A.Mozart: Clarinet concerto in A major, K.622 with Nadja Drakslar.
(c) June 14, 2021. Tel. Leaves from my Musings. All rights reserved.
