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Solitude is a deeper connection in the complex tapestry of human existence. It is rich, fertile, deep, life-giving, inspiring, and intensely controls the world of noise. It is a paradise for mindfulness, focus, and concentration. As Edward Gibbon wrote, "Solitude is the school of genius."If you feel that there is too much and you are overwhelmed with living life on the edge with all the chaos and confusion, learn how to engage with your innermost...
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Ce livre comprend le texte original anglais et la traduction française.
The Exile of Solitude is an anthology of 60 years of poetry and declarative verse, of satire and irony, constituting a compelling autobiographical odyssey from childhood to autonomy, first love, marriage, family, life's deceptions and dissolutions, leading to an apocalyptic renaissance.
The striking conclusion of this poetic epic describes the current, shockingly sinister...
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Embark on a thought-provoking exploration with 'Solitude Reimagined: Embracing the Schizoid Spirit.' This insightful journey delves into the complexities of solitude, inviting readers to reconsider its meaning and embrace the schizoid spirit-an essence characterized by introspection, independence, and a unique way of navigating the world.Within these pages, discover the profound beauty and wisdom that solitude can offer. From contemplation and inner...
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A New York Times Notable Book: To truly understand herself, Doris Grumbach embraces solitude. With a busy career as a novelist, essayist, reviewer, and bookstore owner, Doris Grumbach has little opportunity to be alone. However, after seventy-five years on the planet, she finally has her chance: Her partner has departed for an extended book-buying trip, and Grumbach has been given fifty days to relax, think, and write about her experience. In this...
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In the modern world, where relationships and sexual dynamics often dominate popular discourse, "Sacred Celibacy" provides a refreshing perspective on the ancient and often misunderstood practice of celibacy. This illuminative guide delves into the profound spiritual benefits of consciously choosing a celibate life, highlighting its potential for personal growth, spiritual deepening, and a unique sense of inner peace.Key insights include:The History...
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Our faith is full of heroes who experienced God powerfully in solitude. From Hagar and the Hebrew prophets to Jesus in the wilderness to Francis of Assisi and Catherine of Siena, we see how escape from the toil and temptations of daily life can open our eyes, ears, minds, and hearts to the still, small voice of God. In the vast desert or a tiny room, solitudeâ€"frightening for some and a welcome reprieve for othersâ€"is far from an antisocial...
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What would compel a daily newspaper journalist, raised in an affluent family in the South, to abandon his career and embark on a spiritual odyssey that would take him, his wife, and young daughter to live among the Plain people of the prairies, the Hutterian Brethren? From 1995 to 2002, the author and his family gave up all claims to personal property, moved to Starland Colony in Minnesota, and joined the often contradictory Old World existence of...
16) The Journals of May Sarton Volume One: Journal of a Solitude, Plant Dreaming Deep, and Recovering
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Now in one volume: Three exquisite meditations on nature, healing, and the pleasures of the solitary life from a New York Times–bestselling author. In a long life spent recording her personal observations, poet, novelist, and memoirist May Sarton redefined the journal as a literary form. This extraordinary volume collects three of her most beloved works. Journal of a Solitude: Sarton's bestselling memoir chronicles a solitary year spent at the house...
17) Orbital: a novel
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"A singular new novel from Betty Trask Prize-winner Samantha Harvey, Orbital is an eloquent meditation on space and life on our planet through the eyes of six astronauts circling the earth in twenty-four hours. A slender novel of epic power, Orbital deftly snapshots a day in the lives of six women and men hurtling through space--not toward the moon or the vast unknown, but around our planet. Selected for one of the last space station missions of its...
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Blackstone Publishing
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[2023]
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Unabridged.
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6 audio discs (7 1/2 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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Doug and his son set out on a backpacking trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. But when reports of social collapse reach the ranger station, Doug withdraws even further into the backcountry. The alpine winter presents its own dangers, as father and son must endure the elements, the solitude, and the ever-present threat of outsiders.
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