Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote,

"To go into solitude, a man needs to retire as much from his chamber as from society. I am not solitary whilst I read and write, though nobody is with me. But, if a man would be alone, let him look at the stars."

I think there is some truth here, in that sometimes we just have to get away from our home, our apartment to meditate and think on what we really believe, and on God. This solitude was even experienced and practiced by Jesus, who often withdrew to pray or be alone. What is the power of this? Why have so many found that it helps them come back to grips on life?

Go try it--and find your answer.