The best thinking has been done in solitude. The worst has been done in turmoil. – Thomas Edison
To do much clear
thinking a person must arrange for regular periods of solitude when they can
concentrate and indulge the imagination without distraction. - Thomas A. Edison
Does the reader like solitude? For some readers,
solitude may be difficult to have because of busy schedules, families,
etc. For the author, she has an almost
daily opportunity for solitude, which is good because it provides opportunity
for rest, recover and processing of her thoughts. Complete silence is difficult for the author
because she likes noise and her solution is to have ocean waves playing on the
television as she has said before. The author knows one day she will think back
to these quiet times and cherish them, but at the present moment it is
difficult.
Currently, the author is reading Lead Yourself
First by Raymond M. Kethledge. He says:
Solitude in the sense is
not merely physical separation from others or togetherness with nature,
although for some people it might involve those things…It is not an objective
concept but a subjective one. It is
simply, a subjective state of mind, in which the mind, isolated from input from
other minds, works through a problem on its own.
One just needs to find a secluded opportunity. As the author has said before, she runs and
often returns home with a to-do list or new ideas. One can also go out for a run, specifically
think about an issue or project and the mere solitude will help process the
information. During the pandemic, the
author would drive to state parks in Virginia and enjoyed the beauty and
solitude. Those times provided great solitude
and pondering the beauty of the United States. Many new ideas and thoughts came
about during this time.
When trying to create solitude, it is highly
recommended to first turn of any electronics to help prevent distractions and
dings. Distractions prohibit solitude in
one’s mind.
ACTION: In the
business of life, where can you find solitude to help make 2023 your best year
ever?
Resources
·
https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/prioritize-your-life-2022/
·
Kethledge, Raymond M. (2017). Lead
Yourself First Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude. Bloomsbury USA.
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