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.....ALL HUMANS ARE FRIGHTENED OF THEIR OWN SOLITUDE............

 

YET ONLY IN SOLITUDE CAN WE LEARN TO KNOW OURSELVES,.......LEARN TO HANDLE OUR OWN ETERNITY OF ALONENESS........

                   ~~Han Suyin~~



BEING QUIET WITH OURSELVES .....LET'S THE INNER PERSON SURFACE....

IN SOLITUDE WE FIND SERENITY SECURELY NESTLED IN THE RECESSES OF OUR MIND.........

WE BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT ALL IS WELL......



IN SOLITUDE WE FIND OUR SANITY WHEN THE WORLD AROUNDS US SEEMS INSANE.




ONLY IN OUR QUIET TIMES CAN WE HEAR THE VOICE WITHIN GIVING US GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION SO WE ARE AT ONE WITH OUR DIVINE CREATOR.

LET'S ALL GIVE OURSELVES THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE ....... TODAY. 

 
                                                                                            GENTLE HUGS,
                                                             
                                                                                                         JO





                                                


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  1. Julie MarieAugust 8, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Hello Jo... I must say, I am not frightened of my own solitude... I treasure my quiet time alone with myself... to me, it is my time to find inner peace and I feel so much closer to God.... beautiful photos... xoxo Julie Marie

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  2. PamelaAugust 8, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    Great post JO!

    And i have to say i have always enjoyed my own company.
    Thank goodness my son does too being an only child.
    Pamela xo

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  3. AnonymousAugust 8, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    Oooh I make sure to take my solitude for without it, I become cranky. I don't like having my mind crowded by too many people or tasks at any given time. I like a slow methodical pace to most things. I like this post. Tazzy

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  4. VictoriaAugust 8, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Gorgeous Jo!!!...just beautiful..i love solitary time and it is a big part of my life..wonderful post..full of beauty and magic and peace!!
    hugs!
    Kiki~

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  5. Angelsdoor * PennyAugust 8, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    Good evening dear Jo
    I so enjoy visiting your beautiful corner of the world.. Beautiful post my friend.
    Thank you for coming by and leaving such kind words.
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  6. Cheryl @ TFDAugust 8, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    What a beautiful post and photos. I love solitude and think, too, it is very essential to our well-being! Have a good week! Cheryl

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  7. Vicki/JakeAugust 8, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Hmmm, seems I'm not the only *Loner* out here! I've been alone for 15 years now and must say I've earned it :)

    Great post Jo

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  8. UnknownAugust 8, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    I never used to enjoy solitude - now I crave it :-)
    Happy Monday!

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  9. TerriAugust 8, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    Beautiful thoughts....thank you for your loving reminder.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 9, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    Solitude is something I HAVE to have from time to time. This is a wonderful post. Hugs

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  11. Castles Crowns and CottagesAugust 9, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    Dearest Jo,
    What a sweet awakening to come to my computer this morning and see your comment...all these things of which you and I speak...solitude, patina of age..the world, especially the young world, just doesn't understand. I actually crave quiet to help me think both creatively and "logically", if you will, for my work. I love that I have a 45 minute drive to work so I can think. And as for that patina, I love what you said about shining it like a bright, new penny...ABSOLUTELY! Polishing by keeping our minds and bodies as fit as possible, busy and in quiet but ACTIVE mode...THANK YOU for your insights and I wish you a lovely new week!! Anita

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  12. Auntie sezzzzzz...August 9, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    There is solitude... And there is alone-ness... Different, yes?

    The first, we can be grateful for.

    The second, we fear.

    Interesting...

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  13. My Grama's SoulAugust 9, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Dear Auntie......SO TRUE....SO TRUE!!

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  14. sjmcdowellAugust 9, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    Hello sweet Jo,

    So lovely to see you over come over to visit me this afternoon and enter my Giveaway!!Thank you also for becoming a new follower of mine!! I love your Blog as well.

    Wish you Good Luck and lots of Hugs,

    Susan

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  15. Grandma Yellow HairAugust 9, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Jo
    I am so sorry that I am behind with my visits to your site. Coming by here today made me realize how much I miss you.
    Honey I appreciate all your sweet encouraging comments to me about getting well.
    Boy I can relate to this post since my accident. I have a lot of solitude these days.
    Come by and enter my CSN giveaway you might get lucky
    Love
    Maggie

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  16. Sissie's Shabby CottageAugust 9, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    Well said. A long walk along the beach or just sitting and pondering can do much for peace and inner strength.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  17. Luthien ThyeAugust 9, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    hi jo :)
    i must confess i am frighten of my own solitude at times, and it appears more frightening at night. but you are right ... if only we can focus our energies positively during times of solitude, many doors to our mind and soul would open.
    HUGS!
    luthien :)

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  18. It's Just DottieAugust 9, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    In the quiet times we can hear God's voice.
    I love that.
    Dottie
    ♥

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  19. debAugust 9, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    What a lovely post. Solitude...I can never get enough. If i had alot, I would want to be surrounded with people. I'm never happy! LOL
    *hugs*deb

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