How to be alone: the difference between loneliness and solitude

We use the two interchangeably because we’ve been conditioned to think of them as the same state; someone who spends time alone must, naturally, be lonely. But that’s not the case. Loneliness is being alone — and not liking it. It’s a feeling. Solitude is being alone — and content. It’s a choice. This brings us to an interesting paradox: if […]

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How to Decide What to Do With Your Life

With the rise of personal development and a generation of people who want more meaning from life, topics like passion and purpose permeate our thinking. The question burns in your mind — you want to figure out what to do with your life. You have tons of options–maybe even too many. You want to make a decision, […]

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Ten Tweaks To Your Morning Routine That Will Transform Your Entire Day

Researchers at the University of Nottingham recently published findings from their exploration of 83 separate studies on energy and self-control. What they found will change the way you start your day. The researchers found that self-control and energy are not only intricately linked but also finite, daily resources that tire much like a muscle. Even […]

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How to Create Greater Meaning and Purpose in Our Daily Lives
Sometimes we can learn very helpful life lessons from unexpected places. I had an interesting conversation with one of my
Motivate Yourself to Do Great Things
Motivation gives people the extra push to get things done. When you are struggling to do something, you need to
Solitude doesn’t entail loneliness, despite first-year mentality
It is Monday afternoon. I sit with my book beneath an enormous oak tree on the lawn outside of Peirce,
I am too alone in the world, ...
...and yet not alone enough to make every moment holy.I am too tiny in this world, and not tiny enough
Cherish your solitude.
Take trains by yourself to places you have never been. Sleep out alone under the stars. Learn how to drive
From that time on, the world was hers for the reading.
She would never be lonely again, never miss the lack of intimate friends. Books became her friends and there was