That place where one can sit in silence, be alone
And where the presence of others is not denied,
But put aside, to form that crucible of isolation;
To make that haven of solace and required distance.
If only there were more such quiet realms waiting,
Or ready to be constructed, somewhere inside of mind,
Holding out the promise of peace and concentration;
Undisturbed by noise and travails in this time.
Yet in our constant, deep, demanded connection, is
It possible to step aside, to put ourselves beyond
Others, distinct from hearts and minds which call
Across oceans and through hours; always touching?
Always traveling must take its toll. But for a living, we do.
ReplyDeleteAt least I am getting to join my husband. He is not normally away for close to a month at any given time.
I shall take a little notebook for my own observations, while I wait.
To seek that perfect spot of solitude, not loneliness but a quiet spot... A wonderful dream really.. Sometimes I even long to be bored.
ReplyDeleteThat is, to me, an indictment but also a paen to the online community - it touches and nourishes us, but we sometimes need to remember how to be on our own. So true!
ReplyDeleteSitting in silence seems to be a lost art, with all of the stimulation and distraction in our midst. We have to consciously seek it out, find ways to 'step aside, to put ourselves beyond others.'
ReplyDeleteTo find solace in the realms of solitude.. specially in the times of noise and distraction.. would be wonderful indeed.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes think we are raising a generation who is so connected, that they never have time to be alone with their own thoughts
ReplyDeleteAlone time is so precious. Not being a social media person who must always connected to something all of the time, I easily find those wonderful spaces of alone. It is indeed wonderful. Hayes Spencer is Kanzensakura
ReplyDeleteI really like this phrase: "crucible of isolation"
ReplyDeleteLovely work, leaves much to ponder as we step away. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletecan we step outside, and perhaps, sit together? ~
ReplyDeleteAh.. the greatest loves are tests without
ReplyDeleterequite.. sometimes that is solitary
love as well.. but a perfection
of practice.. in sands
of shaping challenge
can make the
hermit
as strong
as shell of Love
in giving others..:)
And yes.. it is possible
to Love the Most.. and
and separate oneself
from negativity..
practice.. practice..
as always
another
step in
a better
direction.:)
"to form that crucible of isolation"--love this description.
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