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"Like water, which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so
long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the
true image of the Self when it is tranquil and wholly
relaxed."
- Indra Devi
Solitude is a vital experience we require in order to grow and
expand our consciousness. Being by yourself in quiet with no other
distractions is one of the best ways to connect deeply with
yourself, nature and your inner voice. Some Personality Types tend
to have a resistance to that kind of experience because of their
Focus of Attention.
However, solitude is a recommended practice for everyone and the
more you don't want to do it, the more you will grow from the
experience.
Solitude is not about being closed down or putting up walls against
intrusion. The
kind of solitude that will help you grow and deepen
is when you purposely choose to be by yourself in the silence. It
is not about escaping, it is about stepping into something inviting.
If this subject is making you uncomfortable, start practicing with
thirty minutes at a time and slowly build up to several hours.
Once
you have increased to that level, it is recommended that you spend
an overnight by yourself. There are many retreat centers that offer
that kind of experience in groups, if that feels safer to you, or
you can go away by yourself.
However you orchestrate your
solitude, don't take anything but a
journal to write in. No books to read, music to play or movies to
watch. Walking in nature is recommended. It is best to talk or
text others as little as possible. In this fast-paced world our
nervous systems can easily be overloaded and even though your
Personality Type might crave stimulus, your body and nervous system crave quiet and solitude. Try it and see what pearls of wisdom and benefits you gain.
"I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence,
but it comes from within. It is there all the time."
- Anna
Freud
Today will bring you a new awareness, a lesson or a manifestation
that you are making progress - IF YOU LOOK FOR IT! No matter how large or small, please record it in your Evidence Journal. It will
only take a few moments and will AUTOMATICALLY put you in the Flow.
Truly Caring for Your
Success!
Dr. Robert Anthony
P.S. Solitude isn’t just stillness - it’s the perfect space for deep, potent visualization. When your mind is calm and undisturbed, your inner images sharpen and intensify. Use that silence to see what you truly want - not with force, but with receptive clarity.
To support you in this process, I invite you to try this free visualization exercise. It’s designed to gently guide you into alignment with your deepest desires while your subconscious is most open.
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