Solitude is more than psychic pondering. It is the opportunity to explore a great range of relationships, free from the ...

How do we balance our individual—selfish, dare I say—needs with the collective? A simple equation offers clarity for one of life’s central tensions.

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Between office parties, family gatherings and plans with friends, there can be lots of socializing crammed into the final weeks of the calendar. But experts say finding pockets of solitude can offer a ...

In the last few years, direct research has supported the benefits of solitude. A large inflatable Santa Claus decorates the ...

Teens who choose to spend time alone may know what's best for them, according to new research that suggests solitude isn't a red flag for isolation or depression. Margarita Azmitia, above, ...

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(The Conversation) — Loneliness (feeling alone) and solitude (being alone) are not the same thing. And lessons can be learned from those who have found solitude essential for inspiration. But ...

While solitude often gets a bad rap, spending time alone can come with plenty of benefits. As sociologist Anna Akbari suggests, solitude can be stabilizing and grounding, allowing people a chance to ...

Our culture rewards the sharpest take, but two spiritual practices can help Christians show up better in the public sphere.

W hat does the contemporary self want? The camera has created a culture of celebrity; the computer is creating a culture of connectivity. As the two technologies converge — broadband tipping the Web ...