Blessings Of Solitude
By DONALD DeMARCO To those who are unaccustomed to solitude, restriction can be a painful experience. Philosopher/theologian Paul Tillich has reminded us that solitude can provide an atmosphere for creativity. “Our language,” he once said, “has wisely sensed the two sides of being alone. It has created the word loneliness to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word solitude to express the glory of being alone.” Celebrated movie actor Tom Hanks, who has, unfortunately, contracted the coronavirus, corroborates the point. “There’s a difference between solitude and loneliness,” he maintains. “I can understand the concept of being a monk for a while.” In solitude we are monks waiting to be born, preparing ourselves for a return…Continue Reading