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S O L I T U D E

the situation of being alone
but not lonely

engaging with self
by choice

clearing one’s mind from distraction
enjoying the quiet
focusing on things that matter
exploring one’s creativity
relaxing into unhindered thinking
improving one’s well-being
feeling accountable and in control

reflecting and refreshing
replenishing and renewing

facing challenges
increasing self-awareness
regaining perspective
searching for one’s purpose
experiencing an inner richness
restoring one’s body and mind
driving one’s own life

silence
plus
sovereignty

 
 
 
 
photos of solitude house
at the monastery of st gertrude
camas prairie, north central idaho
 
 
 
 

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finding one’s individual VOICE is a crucial ingredient of the wellness recipe, and the crux of my seven essential elements.

we all know how vitally important it is to be listened to and understood. how we engage and interact and exist on a daily basis, how we survive in this big wide world, is shared primarily through our words.

 
 
the interval of time between the announcement of my retreat and today, seven weeks later, has contained what i can only label “unusual circumstances.”
 
 

 
 
to respect the privacy of the individuals involved, i will not share details.

i am drawn
to the unusual
and the curious
the different
the compelling

and i’ve noticed that
when i notice
these scenes
these snippets

i begin seeing similar
scenes and snippets
in my own days
mirrored moments

life responding in
ways that can
only be called
unusual and curious
different and compelling

 
 
 
 

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do you always do what’s
expected or accepted?
do you sacrifice your own needs
in order to stay safe
to avoid standing out
to take care of everyone but yourself?

how many times have
you surrendered
your own authenticity?