The Examined Life

Solitude offers one of life's most valuable experiences: the chance to find yourself and figure out where you're headed. But solitude can become addictive. And when it reveals things about ourselves we didn't want to see, we might reject what we've learned.

Have would you describe solitude and its effects?

Does solitude show us the truth, or does it sometimes create illusions?

What's the difference between productive solitude and just hiding from the world?

If solitude helps you find yourself, but can also trap you, how do you know when to seek it and when to leave it?

You may enjoy this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5SwcrVnyLc

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Art work: The Enchanted Castle 1663 by Claude Lorrain