Alexandra David-Néel on the charm of solitude and time spent alone

    Of what use is solitude and time spent alone? Hear Alexandra David-Néel:

Whatever those unacquainted with it may think, solitude and utter loneliness are far from being devoid of charm. Words cannot convey the almost voluptuous sweetness of the feelings experienced. . . . Mind and senses develop their sensibility in this contemplative life made up of continual observations and reflections. Does one become a visionary or, rather, is it not that one has been blind until then? (Quoted from The New Quotable Woman.)
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