AphroditeGoneAwry
failure to thrive
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- Feb 20, 2009
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Life and God have funneled me into this place whereby I feel myself desiring to live the life of a Solitary. Some other terms are hermit, recluse, anchorite, anchoress, monk, and nun.
It is subtle for me. Ever since my separation almost 6 years ago, I have felt myself wanting to either go inside a cave and pray, or walk off across the earth on a quest for God. Most people tell you that this is not healthy, that we must live among people, interacting with them or it is a sign we have a serious problem that should not be fostered.
But I disagree. I think this is a good and healthy position. And people in ancient times and the middle ages did this quite often, and were highly respected for it. I don't believe it is for everyone. I don't believe it is to be used to escape from the world or problems. I don't believe it looks the same from one person to the next. But I do believe that if one finds herself approaching this place, that it is okay to allow it to happen.
What do y'all think? I'm really interested in hearing about if any of you have chosen a solitary life purposefully, and how it is going for you. I am biased toward being a solitary for spiritual and religious reasons, but I am open to hearing anyone's experience independent of religion.
Today was my first official trip as a Solitary. I purposefully set off alone and had this experience alone; drove, hiked, fished, almost-swam (too cold!), sunbathed, and reflected.
It is subtle for me. Ever since my separation almost 6 years ago, I have felt myself wanting to either go inside a cave and pray, or walk off across the earth on a quest for God. Most people tell you that this is not healthy, that we must live among people, interacting with them or it is a sign we have a serious problem that should not be fostered.
But I disagree. I think this is a good and healthy position. And people in ancient times and the middle ages did this quite often, and were highly respected for it. I don't believe it is for everyone. I don't believe it is to be used to escape from the world or problems. I don't believe it looks the same from one person to the next. But I do believe that if one finds herself approaching this place, that it is okay to allow it to happen.
What do y'all think? I'm really interested in hearing about if any of you have chosen a solitary life purposefully, and how it is going for you. I am biased toward being a solitary for spiritual and religious reasons, but I am open to hearing anyone's experience independent of religion.
Today was my first official trip as a Solitary. I purposefully set off alone and had this experience alone; drove, hiked, fished, almost-swam (too cold!), sunbathed, and reflected.