A thoughtful mood today may have you wanting to be alone. If it is not immediately possible, you may find yourself detaching from the world around you to go within for silence. A long period of time without speech or distraction can be a profound experience, but any period of time can be comforting when you seek it. See how much time you can set aside for quiet, even if you only turn off the radio in your car on your daily commute. Make plans to give yourself a solitary vacation. Our minds and spirits require silence every now and then to process all the input we have received and make a connection to our center. Today may be the first day in a journey of connection to the refuge of peace that can be found in the solitude of your self.

It is easy to get so caught up in the world that we don\'t know how to be alone or quiet. We become dependent upon conversation or noise to keep us company so that we don\'t have to learn more about our inner world. But this journey does not need to be scary if we take the time to become familiar with our inner landscape. When we learn how to be comfortable alone, we achieve a level of self-sufficiency that can support us in any situation. By seeking solitude today, you learn to enjoy your company on the journey of life.