Love the idea of solitude, not isolation. I especially love the nuance of difference between the two words. One of the things I've started doing for solitude is taking long walks through my town. I've always taken long walks, but I have typically walked/run the same route (more or less). So, I've started branching out, walking a bit farther but, more importantly, taking different routes--new paths. Although there is more traffic and more people on these new routes, it actually feels more relaxing, more exciting--I think because it's something different. We get into ruts sometimes, and I often suggest to fellow writers who are "stuck" that to get out of a creative rut, you need to try something different and/or look differently. I didn't necessarily realize how it applied to other aspects of life, too, so I've been happily surprised! Happy Holidays!
Love the idea of solitude, not isolation. I especially love the nuance of difference between the two words. One of the things I've started doing for solitude is taking long walks through my town. I've always taken long walks, but I have typically walked/run the same route (more or less). So, I've started branching out, walking a bit farther but, more importantly, taking different routes--new paths. Although there is more traffic and more people on these new routes, it actually feels more relaxing, more exciting--I think because it's something different. We get into ruts sometimes, and I often suggest to fellow writers who are "stuck" that to get out of a creative rut, you need to try something different and/or look differently. I didn't necessarily realize how it applied to other aspects of life, too, so I've been happily surprised! Happy Holidays!
I love that you made this connection Jessica, and I hope we both find new modes of inspiration in the new year. ❤️ Happy holidays to you too!