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The
Magic of Solitude
By Brian
Tracy Learn how you can apply this wonderful technique
immediately to improve the quality of your inner and outer life. The
Magic of Solitude Most people have never
practiced solitude. Most people have never sat down quietly by themselves for
any period of time in their entire lives. Most people are so busy being busy,
doing something—even watching television—that it’s highly unusual for them to
simply sit, deliberately, and do nothing. But as Catherine Ponder points out,
“Men and women begin to become great when they begin to take time quietly by
themselves, when they begin to practice solitude.” And here’s the method you
can use. To get the full benefit
of your periods of solitude, you must sit quietly for at least 30 to 60
minutes at a time. If you haven’t done it before, it will take the first 25
minutes or so for you to stop fidgeting and moving around. You’ll almost have
to hold yourself physically in your seat. You’ll have an almost irresistible
desire to get up and do something. But you must persist. Solitude requires that
you sit quietly, perfectly still, back and head erect, eyes open, without cigarettes,
candy, writing materials, music or any interruptions whatsoever for at least
30 minutes. An hour is better. Become completely
relaxed, and breathe deeply. Just let your mind flow. Don’t deliberately try
to think about anything. The harder you “don’t try,” the more powerfully it
works. After 20 or 25 minutes, you’ll begin to feel deeply relaxed. You’ll
begin to experience a flow of energy coming into your mind and body. You’ll have a
tremendous sense of well-being. At this point, you’ll be ready to get the
full benefit of these moments of contemplation. The
River of Ideas At a certain stage
during your period of solitude, the answers to the most pressing difficulties
facing you will emerge quietly and clearly, like a boat putting gently to the
side of a lake. The answer that you seek will come to you so clearly and it
will feel so perfect that you’ll experience a deep sense of gratitude and
contentment. Trusting
Yourself You must learn to trust
yourself. You must develop the habit of listening to yourself and then acting
on the guidance you receive. Action
Exercises First, select a
specific time and place to sit quietly and practice one full hour of
solitude. Don’t put it off. Second, take small
periods of silence and solitude during the day, especially when you feel
overwhelmed with problems or responsibilities. Third, take action
immediately on the ideas and insights you receive while in solitude. One good
idea can save you months and years of hard work. The key is trust.
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