Solitude Is Not Loneliness. Here's the Key Philosophical Difference.
“Solitude is a condition of peace that stands in direct opposition to loneliness. Loneliness is like sitting in an empty room and being aware of the space around you. It is a condition of separateness. Solitude is becoming one with the space around you. It is a condition of union.”
— Kent Nerburn
Solitude is a condition of peace that stands in direct opposition to loneliness. Loneliness is like sitting in an empty room and being aware of the space around you. It is a condition of separateness. Solitude is becoming one with the space around you. It is a condition of union.
— Kent Nerburn


One of the best ways to step back and get a more balanced, less worldly perspective on matters is through the Disciplines of silence and solitude.