Loneliness Vs. Solitude

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Lonliness vs. Solitude In this article the writer portrays solitude as a necessity in order to "steer the ship of our life." The writer also ensures we do not confuse solitude with loneliness, which is more clearly defined as, "A negative state, marked by a sense of isolation." In reviewing this article my initial thought was in agreeance. Then I asked a few simple questions. How can I attain solitude? Is it complete solitude? Finally what are the consequences of complete solitude." I came to the conclusion eventually complete solitude would inevitably bare loneliness. For example a prisoner confined to an eight by ten cell without the interaction of friends, family, and even other prisoners would eventually succumb to the loneliness of his solitude While in his cell initially he would aquire thoughts on his activities preceding his current state of affairs, how he may change in a manner of improving himself, and how his actions are affecting others. These are all positive effects of a forcible solitude. After time however this solitude will exume a state of loneliness and possibly negate the positive effects of the solitude. However there are levels of solitude that we can use to gather ourselves without completely disassociating with society. Daily meditation is a perfect example. Perhaps a walk through the park to gather ones thoughts. Though there are people around, you may focus your thought and energy around yourself without as much effort as you would if someone you knew were around. Loneliness can certainly come from a point of to much solitude, but can solitude emerge from a state of loneliness? In my opinion it is possible though not probable without some sort of guidance. Why wouldn't someone with an extreme sense of loneliness search for a way out of it. His or her way out may be solitude. Perhaps there sense of loneliness is a

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