Exploring the benefits of solitude for personal growth, mental wellness, and character development, drawing on wisdom from Aristotle, Thoreau, and Nietzsche. Delving into historical figures like Jesus, Laozi, and Buddha who found spiritual enlightenment through solitude.
“To live alone one must be either a beast or a god, says Aristotle. Leaving out the third case: one must be both…” Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols According to a 2010 study published in the journal PLOS Medicine, the health risks of chronic loneliness are equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. To mitigate […]
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Why Solitude Promotes Greatness – The Benefits of Being Alone first appeared on
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