“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.”

According to Blaise Pascal, we fear the silence of existence, we dread boredom and instead choose aimless distraction, and we can’t help but run from the problems of our emotions into the false comforts of the mind.

The issue at the root, essentially,

is that we never learn the art of solitude.

~TBP

 

02-09-2021

 

 

Why We Need Time Alone

1. It allows us to hear, and really listen to, our heart.

2. It helps us to feel – instead of ignoring/suppressing  our emotions.

3. It helps us to decide who we really want to be.

4. It allows us to step back from the pressure to fit in.

5. It frees us from the need to please, or seek the approval of others.

6. It helps us to establish more appropriate boundaries.

7. It allows us to recharge our batteries.

TJ