"I came to the woods because I wished to live deliberately to front only the essential facts of life,
and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die,
discover that I had not lived."
Henry David Thoreau
Finding solitude in today's world can often be difficult and in some cases almost impossible. Making time for solitude can cleanse the soul, cheer the heart, and bring an inner peace. Many do not know how to deal with solitude, with time to oneself. Being alone for even a short time frightens some people for then they might have to think. Our world today is full of technology which entertains the mind without really having to think. Children are growing up never having to entertain themselves with their mind, without taking time to look at the clouds, to smell the sweet smell of honeysuckle, or sit quietly and watch the power of a thunderstorm. Solitude can help us learn who we are, what we want to be, and how we want to live. Solitude reminds us where we came from and helps us see where we want to go. In our beautiful countryside one should not deny themselves the opportunity
to experience times of solitude and contentment.
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