Critics have also noted the American fear of loneliness. Individual identity is sacrificed in an effort to stay close to the herd, to be no different from others in thought, feeling, or action. To stand aside, to be alone, is to assert a personal identity...
Merton, Thomas. Contemplation in a World of Action (Notre Dame, Indiana: Notre Dame Press, 1998) 42
Thought for the Day
Yet one of the surest signs of the resolution of the identity crisis is an increased capacity for being alone, for being responsible for oneself.
Merton, Thomas. Contemplation in a World of Action (Notre Dame, Indiana: Notre Dame Press, 1998) 42
Thought for the Day
Yet one of the surest signs of the resolution of the identity crisis is an increased capacity for being alone, for being responsible for oneself.
Contemplation in a World of Action: 43
Contemplative Pause
Contemplative Pause: Throughout this week, pause, take a breath, and listen with your heart. How do you feel, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually when you are alone?
Contemplative Pause
Contemplative Pause: Throughout this week, pause, take a breath, and listen with your heart. How do you feel, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually when you are alone?
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