The Quiet That Speaks: Embracing Solitude in a Loud World

I write to avoid loneliness. No there's absolutely no other reason. So that's the beautiful part of human life. Solitude. I like solitude, it teaches me so many things. It generates me the right ideas, at the right time. It makes me who I really am. It makes me open and free. Honest and vulnerable. Solitude helps me read, loneliness is negative, and you cry in loneliness. Solitude makes me a good writer, loneliness makes me weak. So that's why I always believe in the power of solitude. There are times when it's difficult to think and write. But don't you think there would always be such times. There would always be a period of darkness, followed by a period of light. I mean they say there's light at the end of the tunnel and I trust that quote. But the dark period will end, there will be light and we got to be patient about this. I really love that idea. The energy that I am usually on is this where I write something and that something can be anything. 

So let's talk about why solitude is important? 

1. Creativity: I believe that solitude is important for creativity, it helps you become creative, it helps you think on your feet and that idea is beautiful. Thinking on your feet. We need to train our minds more and more to think on our feet. 

2. Peace: A lot of times we need to be with ourselves. No one else and we just want to spend time with ourselves, go out for dinner with ourselves, play some music by ourselves and sometimes even write like this with ourselves. We can paint and find peace in the painting. We can look around and find joy there. But the reality is there is a lot of things in life where we can find the joy and the humour.

3. Observation: One really good aspect of solitude is that we start observing things. We like the calmness of just doing nothing and observing. Observing the birds passing by, observing the trees, observing the code written, I find that's beautiful. They say that the highest form of intelligence is observation without judgments. So so beautiful. 

4. Clarity: In the midst of constant conversations, deadlines, and opinions, our own voice can get lost. Solitude gives us a moment to hear ourselves. It brings clarity, to our thoughts, our goals, our emotions. It’s in solitude that we sometimes realize what truly matters. Like cleaning a foggy mirror, time alone clears our minds.

5. Self-awareness: Spending time alone is like holding up a mirror to your soul. It shows you who you are without the noise of the world. You begin to notice patterns in your thoughts, understand your emotional triggers, and even see your growth. Solitude helps you discover your strengths, your wounds, and your truth.

6. Independence: Being okay with being alone teaches us emotional independence. You begin to realize that your happiness doesn’t have to be outsourced, it can be self-generated. You become your own anchor, your own best friend. That’s a powerful place to live from, where company becomes a choice, not a crutch.

7. Recharge: Let’s be honest, life is tiring. Conversations, responsibilities, social events, they all take energy. Solitude is like plugging into a quiet charger. It re-energizes us, emotionally and mentally. It’s not selfish to take space; it’s necessary.

8. Focus: Solitude removes distractions. It’s in this silence that you get your best work done, deep, meaningful, undisturbed work. Whether you're building something, solving a problem, or simply learning, solitude sharpens your focus like a laser beam.

9. Emotional Healing: When we are alone, we often allow ourselves to feel. The distractions disappear, and the emotions surface. This can be painful, but it’s also healing. Solitude gives us the space to grieve, to process, to accept, and ultimately, to grow.

Now let's think about how can we practically embrace solitude? 

1. Go on long walks: If you are like me, you would enjoy going to long walks. I recently discovered that I enjoy listening to music and then go on long walks. It makes me really happy. 

2. Practice “Slow Moments”:

Not every moment has to be productive. Try doing nothing. Sit by a window. Watch the sky change. Listen to a fan hum. These little acts of pause recalibrate your nervous system.

3. Read Alone, Think Alone: Take your time to read something when you are alone. Reading will help you recharge your batteries and will also increase your imagination. This way you will find time by yourself for yourself and enjoy. 

4. Journal Your Way Into Solitude: Write freely. No structure, no rules. Let your thoughts flow raw. The act of writing clears your head and turns solitude into a dialogue with yourself.

5. Disconnect to Reconnect: Take occasional solitude retreats, even a few hours off the grid. Nature helps: a hike, a day at the lake, or just lying on the grass. The disconnection allows you to reconnect with your inner compass.

6. Silence isn’t just physical: it’s digital too. Turn off notifications. Try digital detox windows: no social media, no emails, no Netflix. Just you and your thoughts. Scary at first. Freeing later.