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Post by Darth Necrom on Feb 10, 2007 14:51:33 GMT -5
Solitude, like silence, is a lost art in our society. We view solitude as a weakness because we think that an individual not congregating with others equates to that individual not holding any power over the others he or she is communicating with. Nothing could be farther from the truth. However I’m not saying that talking to a great number of people is wrong; I’m just saying that our society favors social ties for all the wrong reasons. Going back to solitude, many ancient civilizations favored solitude, and silence for that matter, as being a means to keep ones self safe from others. If you knew something that others would either be harmed for or would gain something over you, you would often times take a vow of silence and solitude to not utter a word of this information. Like I said above in modern times solitude and making your own path is looked down upon by others because they want you to join their cause either to bolster their ranks or to make themselves feel justified in their actions, often both. But I cannot stress enough the importance of going against what the “group” does. One individual with common sense is harder to influence than a whole group of ignorant bystanders and due to this the group will single out this resistance in often harsh ways. This is where the beauty of solitude comes in. If you master yourself to the point that you no longer need the group than you will not be affected by their actions unless you choose to be. I cannot yet claim to have mastered solitude, but I find my resistance to the draws of the group growing. I don’t want to make it seem as if I’m anti-social, or anything of that matter, because I love being in the company of others. What I mean when I speak of solitude and “going against the group” is that when the group does something or is going to do something that doesn’t favor yourself you need to have the discipline built up to combat their propaganda.
-Necrom
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Post by Draco on Feb 10, 2007 15:48:46 GMT -5
"The strong is strongest when alone." I have my personal views on this subject.
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Post by Darth Necrom on Feb 10, 2007 19:25:40 GMT -5
Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with solitude and being alone. I just like to seperate myself from those who say loneliness because in that sense it is a bad thing. I'd rather stick to solitude. It better represents the strength of being an individual.
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Post by Draco on Feb 11, 2007 8:52:11 GMT -5
Being able to be a individual or true to you in a large crowd with all the "peer" pressure still takes a stronger self. I don't mind people, but I don't mind being by myself away from other humans. Most people would run off to a cave or type place and think they have peace but the never ending noise in their minds would still run wild. I find strength in the solitude of a still and clear mind. Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with solitude and being alone. I just like to seperate myself from those who say loneliness because in that sense it is a bad thing. I'd rather stick to solitude. It better represents the strength of being an individual.
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Post by Darth Necrom on Feb 11, 2007 14:42:17 GMT -5
I agree.
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Post by Darth Draconis on Feb 11, 2007 20:04:38 GMT -5
I couldn't agree more with the lesson.
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Post by Xhaiden on Mar 2, 2007 17:07:11 GMT -5
I also agree with the message. Too many people feel the need/pressure in having to be with other people. I can spend time on my own for weeks at a time or I can be in a small group, or a large group and I can do all of it with no problem and I will have a great time. People just don't understand how I could go to our cottage for a month straight and be by myself. I just tell them, you have to do it yourself to know why!! Good post!!
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Post by Mrs. Darth Vader on Mar 8, 2007 19:57:32 GMT -5
In today's world it is very easy to choose a life of solitude. I am doing a short stint of dealing with people but I know this is only a fase in life. I am not sure weather my tour of duty is one or two years long. I only know it is short. When it ends I will dissapear. I will probably choose an area that is in the forest. I prefer nature to humans for company. I am currently teaching what I know and at the same time learning from others.
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Post by Marcho Millennius on Nov 28, 2008 9:31:13 GMT -5
Solitude helps keep you away from the influence of others. Some see it as being a "Loner" or something of that sort, but I believe they're only upset because they've met a rarity in today's world, a being with total independence over self.
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