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Earliest Solitude
- Stephen Batchelor's earliest memory of solitude traces back to his childhood, flying into Toronto.
- This sparked an awareness of his own inner world, a theme central to his life and work.
Solitude vs. Loneliness
- Solitude and loneliness are often conflated, especially in languages other than English.
- English uniquely offers a neutral term, 'solitude', encompassing both loneliness and peaceful aloneness.
Training in Aloneness
- Modern society needs training in aloneness, similar to artists' solitary practice.
- Cultivating solitude should be integrated into education from an early age.