“Grieving, like being blind, is a strange business; you have to learn how to do it. We seek company in mourning, but after the early bursts of tears, after the praises have been spoken, and the good days remembered, and the lament cried, and the grave closed, there is no company in grief. It is … Continue reading Grieving, Like Being Blind…
Solitude
Loss, Grief, and Solitude
I don't have much to offer right now. The past few days have been fraught with sad news. My best friend buried her Grandfather (It took a few days for the body to be flown out of the United States to its final resting place.), and the other is burying her father, who passed away … Continue reading Loss, Grief, and Solitude
But Many Of Us Seek Community
“But many of us seek community solely to escape the fear of being alone. Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape.” ―Bell Hooks
How Is It That…
“How is it that some celebrities, whom the average person would believe to have all the popularity a human being could want, still admit to feeling lonely? It is quite naïve to assume that popularity is the remedy for loneliness. Loneliness does not necessarily equal physical solitude; it is the inability to be oneself and … Continue reading How Is It That…
Sometimes In Life…
“Sometimes in life, we may have to experience solitude, the baseless accusations of people, the betrayal and misunderstanding of trusted and loyal ones, the great judgments and suggestions of ‘they that know better’, and a moment of a state of double mindedness. But those are also for good, for they are the very things that … Continue reading Sometimes In Life…
I Hold This To Be The Highest Task…
“I hold this to be the highest task of a bond between two people: that each should stand guard over the solitude of the other.” ―Rainer Maria Rilke
Let Me Tell You This
“Let me tell you this: if you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it's not because they enjoy solitude. It's because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them.” ―Jodi Picoult
Memorial Day Silence
I got to spend half of this holiday weekend solo. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy "me time". I was able to enjoy a long walk, a manicure, and have lunch by myself. Even though the walk killed my legs (I've walked so much the last few days, I'm probably going to be crawling in … Continue reading Memorial Day Silence
The Writer’s Curse
“The writer's curse is that even in solitude, no matter its duration, he never grows lonely or bored.” ―Criss Jami
The More Powerful And Original…
“The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude.” ―Aldous Huxley
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 