Many people equate solitude with loneliness, but I find it comforting and restorative. Because of social media’s ubiquity, we are constantly connected to others. Even when we are physically alone, we are very rarely truly solitary. Unplugging is good, and introspection is important, but most of us don’t get enough opportunity to do either.
Here’s The difference
Weekly Photo Challenge Solitude This week, show us what being alone means to you
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Definitely agree that unplugging is good 🙂
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But here we are talking on our computers.. I find WordPress a friendly world thanks for the comment, Gale 😀
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The solitary man looks peacefully content.
Nice selections …
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Makes me want to go kicking again.
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Wow, your “Two Lonely People” is just great, whereas the man in the boat is enjoying his solitude. You captured the difference so creatively here!!! For me, lonely is when I have not chosen to be alone, whereas solitude is when I have.
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Well put about the difference between lonely and solitude.
The two lonely people are across the street from Deloris Park a place filled with people, ironically.
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That second shot is so sad. Love the first one, Carol, and very much agree that time alone is necessary, certainly for me. When “connected”, time in person is to be sought as well. As much as I love the ease of connecting via internet, I hate to see personal time together suffer from it. It’s a balancing act.
janet
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Balancing Act yes indeed. I use to spend all morning on the computer then set up and look around and I was alone. That’s when I phone a friend for tea or lunch or a phone chat..
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