Solitude is a state of being alone, in a state of peace and contentment. Even love is reborn in solitude. For only in solitude are those who are alone able to reach those from whom they are ... Read More about Solitude
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Society – Companionship – Togetherness
Humans thrive best in the society and companionship of others. This represents a step beyond mere reciprocity, which is essentially impersonal. The solution to alone-ness is not more solitude, but ... Read More about Society – Companionship – Togetherness
Individuality
Each of us has a sense of self, a sense of being an individual. My passionate interest in social justice and social responsibility has always stood in curious contrast to a marked lack of desire ... Read More about Individuality
Experiences and Identity
Identity refers to a sense of self. It is substantially a product of our experiences. All life events are formative. All contribute to what we become, year by year, as we go on growing. As my friend ... Read More about Experiences and Identity
Environment
Environment refers to everything from home and family to the world. Our environment consists of everything external to the self that affects us in any way: the physical world as well as other ... Read More about Environment
Physical Systems
Physical strengths can lead to complacency. Physical disabilities can lead to strengths in other areas. I actually think the deafness makes you see clearer. If you can't hear, you somehow see. ... Read More about Physical Systems
Habits and Attitudes
Habits are mainly a combination of emotion and action. Nothing so needs reforming as other people’s habits. [Mark Twain] Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be ... Read More about Habits and Attitudes
Beliefs and Convictions
A conviction is a strong belief, reaching more fully beyond thinking into emotion. Of course, beliefs too are influenced by emotion. Mainly, though, both are in the domain of thinking. We have ... Read More about Beliefs and Convictions
Values and Expectations
What we want can drive us forward. It can also get us into trouble. The decisions you make are a choice of values that reflect your life in every way. [attributed to Alice Waters] I have learned ... Read More about Values and Expectations