Saturday, March 25, 2023
Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
Solitude is important to man …It is his refuge when the very foundations of his life are being shaken by disastrous events.
— Margaret E. Mulac
In the modern world, it’s much easier to pursue the busy hectic life of work and responsibilities than to pursue solitude. Even though we have often felt very alone, we have been afraid to be alone with ourselves. But it is in those quiet moments alone that we honestly meet ourselves and lay the groundwork to learn from our experiences.
When we are so busy with our intense daily lives, perhaps dealing with crises, and do not take any quiet time for ourselves, we cannot look at where we are going, and we cannot learn from all that experience. Just a few minutes to simply let ourselves breathe is a valuable gem of time set aside that enriches the whole day.
My quiet moments of solitude are precious elements in my growing sobriety.
Hazelden Foundation
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