Silence and Solitude

 

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most...Emily Dickinson

The other day I happened to chance upon this beautiful quote by Emily Dickinson... Silence & solitude has always fascinated me and hence those words by Dickinson has struck a chord with me somewhere and compelled me to ponder over the words again.

Indeed, silence is the divine way of communicating without the use of  words. Silence speaks volumes and can be freaking loud sometimes and I believe it is the best ammunition for any human being to convey his/ her thoughts which his/ her words are not able to convey.No other sound can replicate the power of silence.Silence is more musical than any song and Silence can be best experienced in Solitude.

Solitude has inspired poets to write poems, painters to paint and saints to meditate to reach the transcendental platform. Albert Einstein had once said,"I lived in solitude in the country and noticed how the monotony of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind." 

Solitude reminds me of my visit to Jaisalmer in March this year. For those who want a break from the hubbub of complex city life and  prefer extreme solitude, Jaisalmer is the best place to be in. The blend of Emptiness,  Silence, Solitude and Sand dunes at Jaisalmer gave me an amazing divine feeling. It took me  to a world of my own.The silence and solitude of  Jaisalmer gave me the time to think, ponder, reflect and introspect.It made me realise who I am , How am I utilizing my life ? Where am i heading in life's journey ? What is the purpose of my life? What would make me happy and What makes me upset . Indeed, the memory of the solitude I experienced there was no less than a blessing which I shall treasure forever. 

Love with Solitude or Silence doesn't imply that one hates socializing. Often, the desire to be alone comes from being surrounded by people who don't understand you or are close minded, or frustrating. Often. it is the urge of self-realization that compels one for  retreat in solitude that allows one to have a glimpse of the inner world within our soul.

It's true that we cannnot spend our entire life in solitude. We are social animals and need to be surrounded by our friends,kith and kin. But at certain circumstances when life throws us in situations beyond our control, it becomes necessary to take the shelter of solitude to nurture inner peace and thereby finding a solution to all the problems and questions that life throws on us. Solitude is the repose of the mind and soul, a motivation to enjoy life by looking at the optimistic sphere of our life in a serene manner !