“The roaring of the wind is my wife and the Stars through the window pane are my Children… I do not live in this world alone but in a thousand worlds.”
BY MARIA POPOVA
“Nourish yourself with grand and austere ideas of beauty that feed the soul… Seek solitude,” the great French artist Eugène Delacroix counseled himself in 1824. Just a few years earlier, another timeless patron saint of the creative spirit extolled the rewards of solitude as a supreme conduit to truth and beauty.
Celebrated as one of the greatest poets humanity has ever produced, John Keats (October 31, 1795–February 23, 1821) married an extraordinary capacity for transcendence with an uncommon share of sorrow. His short life was suffused with loss from a young age — his father died after a horseback accident when Keats was eight and his mother died of tuberculosis when he was fourteen. And yet even amid his darkest despair, Keats…
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A nice article, Sarah. The small cartoon quote resonated with me.
‘Everybody should be quiet by a small stream, and listen.’
That’s what I do every day of the year, when out walking with Ollie.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I have always believed solitude is vital for the soul. I don’t get enough of it!
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Wow so interesting Sarah! I love the quote at the top!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, Lynz. Your circumstances must be allowing occasional opportunities for solitude that was impossible in your previous life!
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yes that is so very true!
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Very apt. I’ve just finished reading a book called ‘Miss Emily’ about Emily Dickinson, a poet who enjoyed, or rather actively sought solitude. I really enjoyed the book, by the way.
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She did, didn’t she! I lean heavily towards Emily’s inclination. You might be interested in a book I read years ago by Anthony Storr – Solitude. I only began to understand myself and my needs when I read it. Excellent book. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Solitude-Flamingo-Anthony-Storr/dp/0006543499
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Alas Sarah, I believe that solitude is over rated for bringing creativity, I find time hangs heavy on ones own. And you who seeks more solitude only deprive others of your company.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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That’s a back-handed compliment if ever I heard one! I find that sad that time on your own hangs heavy. Having said that, many men of my experience have a problem being on their own. I’m never bored! Hugs Galore. xxx
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Reblogged this on ' Ace Friends News ' and commented:
Really nice post Sarah … Ian
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hi,
I want to have a guest post in ur blog of my poetries?
do u have such provision?.if yes,then how can I do so..& if no..then can u please suggest where I can post as a guest blogger or can u give some links of those bloggers with large no of followers & who allows guest posts
regards
AATIF
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Thank you for the compliment of wanting to guest post on First Night Design. I tend not to have guest posts but choose those I want to reblog. I’m afraid you’ll have to do your own research as to which bloggers accept guest posts.
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ok dear..thankyou
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