Solitude!!

Solitude alongside Neutrality is the best Lifesaver !


Solitude, for many, could be the most hated companion ever and on the contrary, it could be the most sought after companion as well. It all depends on the individuals' perceptions after all. But, if experienced in a particular way, I feel and in fact believe that solitude can be the biggest lifesaver to most of our Emotional Hardships. Having said that it has to be experienced in a particular way, one thing which i think is badly required to maintain the Sanctity of Solitude is Neutrality. Neutrality, in this context, refers to "Ideally being Idle" on provocative aspects that cause hardships. Of course, this is not as simple as said to put it in practice,  we need to be mindful that, though not simple, it's not Impossible, at least. There is a possibility of misconception among readers if solitude necessarily requires Social Isolation and my answer would be "Definitely Not". It's only the thoughts, rather provocative thoughts that are to be isolated and on which we need to be neutral upon. Hope this would come in handy while in your Hardships.


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