Solitude—the word is scary to some people, but for many, solitude is one of the greatest aspects of their lives. I do not think that people see the advantages of living a solitary life. Most of the time they think that it would be miserable. For many people, their picture of solitude is someone pacing the house trying to escape boredom or loneliness. I think differently. Solitude enables you to grow in many directions: in self-reliance, in enjoyment of life, and in dealing with life’s difficult situations. It is a way of getting to know oneself.
Many people misconceive solitude. A lot of people believe that they have to be with other people at all times. They never look inward nor outward—they do not even look back; solitude is left in the dust. When spending time with others, it is difficult to discuss things about yourself with yourself. I know that sounds funny, but it is very true. If you are spending time with others, you usually do what they want to do or you do something that involves all of you. You may learn things about what you enjoy doing—golfing, playing guitar, reading—but you never really learn about what your inner thoughts are. When people make assumptions about solitude, their misconceptions prevent them from learning about themselves.
Solitude helps you believe in yourself. If you are always dependent on other people, you will not be able to deal with life’s changes. Solitude, however, helps you become more independent. Imagine yourself trapped on a deserted island. There is nobody else within 300 miles. What would you do? Solitude helps you utilize your independent capabilities. You have to rely on yourself to use your own resources to solve the problems held before you. The same kind of isolation can occur if you live in an apartment in New York City or Chicago. You have to rely on yourself to function. Self-reliance can help you solve not only small problems, like fixing the bathroom sink, it may also help you solve complex problems such as what you want to do with your life.
The Essay on Problem Solving Strategies: Evaluation of the Process
How did you interpret the problem? I interpreted the problem by realizing from the beginning that there was virtually no correct “answer” to this situation. I could not use the thought process of information retrieval and trying to compare this problem with one that was similar to me from past experiences, such as a literal problem on a test that could be answered with a true/false or answer from ...
Solitude can bring enjoyment and excitement to your life. I didn’t really believe this at first, but once I tried to live in solitude, I found that it was true. Have you ever solved a problem or difficult issue in your life by yourself? How did it make you feel? A sense of self-satisfaction—such as figuring out how to beat the third level on Super Mario Brothers or learning a guitar riff that has been stuck in your head for weeks which you couldn’t figure out—can increase your self-confidence and bring great fulfillment into your life. If you can find something that you really like to do—and you can do it alone—you can live a very happy life of solitude. I have found that I can play guitar for hours. I just sit down, plug the cord into the guitar, and jam. Finding something you love is not as hard as you think. If you try something and you don’t love it, it is probably not something you will enjoy doing. That is pretty self-explanatory. You may be thinking that you have tried and you couldn’t find something that you love to do. Well, there is a drive inside of everyone that tells what he or she loves to do; you will be able to find this if you sit down and try things out by yourself. This is part of living a solitary life.
Solitude can help you get over bad times in your life. If someone who is close to you dies, you usually look to other people for help. Solitude, in some cases, can help more than other people can. Have you ever been in a state of grief and had someone say to you, “I know how you feel”? How did that make you feel? In my own experience, my reaction was anger. You may feel the same, or depressed, or even grateful. But, taking the time to work through your feelings alone enables you to deal with both your grief and your reactions towards people who are trying to comfort or be helpful to you. Solitude gives you permission to validate your feelings without being judged by someone else. Only you know how you feel. So, solitude can help you get back on the right track. If you talk to yourself about the good times shared, or even the bad times, you start to realize that life does go on no matter what. Solitude helps not only to help you get over losses, it also helps in different matters: fights with your friends or family, moving to a different town, or a divorce. Solitude can help you deal with many different problems.
The Essay on Down: Personal Life and Time
In college it is easy to stray away from the main purpose, which is having a higher education. College years are supposed to include fun but not too much fun. There are many ideals to consider when trying achieving success in school. They way students manage their time and consume energy has an effect on the outcome of their success. Relaxation also plays a significant role in the turn out of ...
Solitude does not have to be living your whole life alone. But, solitude is always there when you need it. It helps you escape from the troubles or even boring times in your life. If you think that solitude is not even worth trying, you should reconsider. Solitude can help you live a very happy, exciting, some-what troubles free life—if you take advantage of it.
