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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. I have a special article to help you shift out of resistance and into allowing...
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