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Solitude and Loneliness

The Difference Between Solitude and Loneliness

Solitude is the joy of being alone

while loneliness is the pain of being alone.

Being alone is not necessarily to be lonely.

Being alone involves only physical separation,

but being lonely includes both spiritual

and psychological separation or isolation.

: Dr. Jackie Black, Ph.D.

 
COMMENTS
Leftofcenter said at 11:01 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
that's a bluesy photo, the bare trees, the purple skies...
SterlingGray said at 11:03 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
Wonderful photo and very well said. As I saw the title and before I read the quote, I was thinking the same thing: Solitude yes, Loneliness not necessarily, but very peaceful. Great Tab!!!
Jigs said at 11:07 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
the blue tones of the photo gives the whole image such a serene atmosphere! yes, i agree - solitude, so much underrated and misunderstood, is simply a choice of wanting to be alone without feeling lonely. lovely!
Queenanneslace0724 said at 11:28 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
Beautiful photo and description of loneliness vs. solitude. This looks like it would be in a book somewhere. Very nice. peaceful.
Hhwind said at 11:30 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
Sorry about the quote being deposited below the picture, still struggling with the new tools in tabblo.
Thank you all for commenting. I find Solitude as a voluntary retreat from the company of other people and loneliness a feeling of unwantedness which is beyond our control. Sometimes we need a little Solitude to contemplate and to have a space in time. Paul Tillich aptly puts it as "Loneliness expresses the pain of being alone and solitude expresses the glory of being alone".
Jantass said at 11:35 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
Teo ,Wonderful image, great message .. grand Tabblo !!
Debdog said at 11:55 p.m. on May 16, 2008:
ooooooooooo love this!!!!!!!!! and the words :) BEAUTIFUL shot :)
Swedfinn said at 12:18 a.m. on May 17, 2008:
It is not often loneliness make me happy, but your tabblo is a positive exception : ))
Ira said at 1:59 a.m. on May 17, 2008:
What correct words! I like to be one, but the loneliness kills my soul! There is no greater pain than pain from loneliness and destroyed hopes. Very remarkable tabblo. A photo in absolute harmony with the comment to her.
Chiloedream said at 7:44 a.m. on May 17, 2008:
Magnifique, comment ne pas aimer la Solitude? Merci Teo.
Yug said at 8:19 a.m. on May 17, 2008:
Wonderful photo and comment. The style of photo is different that I saw before from you. You go forward - This is the most important.
Tishfish said at 8:25 a.m. on May 17, 2008:
Very nice ! ! ! ! !
Chaitiamma said at 8:41 a.m. on May 17, 2008:
Thanks for the definition, Sir.
21-gramm said at 9:54 a.m. on May 17, 2008:
cool!
BERRY36 said at 10:42 a.m. on May 17, 2008:
Très belle photo, très beau texte où chacun-chacune peut se retrouver ...
ConnieL said at 12:11 p.m. on May 17, 2008:
Teo, this is lovely...like the photo and the words.
Candlepower said at 2:45 p.m. on May 17, 2008:
So perfect and so true! A Favorite!
Eighthrock said at 12:50 a.m. on May 18, 2008:
i visited here because of your comment on one of my photos, but I find myself listening to the words, and gazing at the emptiness..............it surrounds you, especially when times are not easy,.........makes me think of the dead of winter, the old emptiness which surrounds us all, thanks for the piture.
Wildthing said at 5:08 a.m. on May 19, 2008:
Those words sum it up, Teo. You can be lonely in a crowded room. I guess we've all felt the effects of loneliness at some times in our lives. Not good.
Shenresi said at 12:42 p.m. on May 19, 2008:
wonderful words, with great sense- lovely shot !!!
PaulBarfoot said at 1:18 p.m. on May 19, 2008:
simple truth Thanks!
Msisongkram said at 6:11 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
Now you made me wonder what else is stored behind you...you are the Sir with so much creativity and knowledge. Thanks God for being friends!
Siagian said at 10:31 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
great photo. truer words. kudos.
Rod38 said at 8:54 a.m. on May 28, 2008:
Taikor, I love your picture, thanks all the way......
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