Nick Hutchison explores the difference between isolation and solitude, drawing on Blaise Pascal's idea that most human problems come from inability to sit alone quietly. He argues solitude is intentional practice, like fasting, that creates space for internal struggles. He recommends Brett Snodgrass's The Secret War Within as a guide.
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When was the last time you fasted from human interaction? I've heard Blaise Pascal say that all of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone. I love this subject of solitude. In fact, this book talks about the difference between isolation and solitude. Isolation is a distraction, it's escapism, it's a way to get away for a few minutes. But solitude, that's intentional. It requires engagement. It's just like fasting from food, you're going without human interaction. So if you're dealing with a war going on inside of your yourself and you're not giving yourself enough space and you need to create that space, I recommend reading this book, The Secret War Within by author Brett Snodgrass, and it's an allegory which means it's a ton of fun to read. Use today's video as the reason to create some space and deal with those problems in your life.