{"id":401,"date":"2016-01-08T07:45:48","date_gmt":"2016-01-08T07:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/happychanter.com\/?p=401"},"modified":"2017-01-13T08:07:56","modified_gmt":"2017-01-13T08:07:56","slug":"serenity-in-solitude-why-you-should-spend-more-time-with-your-self","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/index.php\/2016\/01\/08\/serenity-in-solitude-why-you-should-spend-more-time-with-your-self\/","title":{"rendered":"Serenity In Solitude &#8211; Why You Should Spend More Time With Your Self"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/solitude-companion.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-406\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"406\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/index.php\/2016\/01\/08\/serenity-in-solitude-why-you-should-spend-more-time-with-your-self\/solitude-companion\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/solitude-companion.png\" data-orig-size=\"1469,973\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\u00a9HappyChanter solitude\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/solitude-companion-1024x678.png\" src=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/solitude-companion-1024x678.png\" alt=\"solitude companion\" width=\"963\" height=\"638\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/solitude-companion-1024x678.png 1024w, https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/solitude-companion-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/solitude-companion-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/solitude-companion.png 1469w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/index.php\/2016\/01\/03\/new-years-resolution-put-your-self-first\/\">my last post<\/a> you might be forgiven for thinking that life on Lanta is a never-ending party. Well I guess you wouldn&#8217;t be entirely wrong; there is always a party to go to with fantastic people if and when you&#8217;re in the mood. However,\u00a0my most profound and rewarding moments on this beautiful island\u00a0have come\u00a0when I have withdrawn from the crowd to\u00a0sit\u00a0with my Self and embrace\u00a0the serenity\u00a0of solitude.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Soaking myself in the ocean at the start of the day, greeting the universe and enveloping myself into a big watery morning hug&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sitting on a beach with my toes in the sand,\u00a0marvelling at\u00a0the majesty of the sky burning with fire in yet another breathtaking sunset&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Being alone at night and listening to the crashing rhythm of the waves, the enchanting melody of the Muslim calls to prayer, or the cacophony of calls by the various creatures sharing my habitat\u00a0(outside the bungalow\u00a0walls at least)&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These are the moments I came here for, to be still and quiet in the natural realm of All-That-Is and watch\u00a0out for wherever my mind\u00a0wanders. To be content and comfortable in\u00a0my own company. To be alone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You might be quick to associate the word <em>alone<\/em>\u00a0with <em>loneliness<\/em>, that\u00a0sadness and isolation that roots itself in\u00a0a genuine craving for\u00a0real-life company.\u00a0I had a conversation recently with a (single) friend, who said that he can\u2019t appreciate walks on the beach or the sound of the surf any more, until\u00a0he has a partner\u00a0to share the experience with. He pointed out that our relationships with each other are the most important thing in life, and to him, certain experiences are hollow, or even boring, if he doesn&#8217;t have that special someone beside him. I think he is right that human relationships should be cherished, whether it\u2019s a lover, a friend or a family member. We are all sharing this glorious experience of life, and more than that, we are all intimately connected as parts of a whole, little bits of this big ball of energy we live in. Connecting with other people is indeed a hugely important part of human life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/quieter-more-hear.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-405\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"405\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/index.php\/2016\/01\/08\/serenity-in-solitude-why-you-should-spend-more-time-with-your-self\/quieter-more-hear\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/quieter-more-hear.png\" data-orig-size=\"1469,976\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\u00a9HappyChanter quiet\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/quieter-more-hear-1024x680.png\" src=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/quieter-more-hear-300x199.png\" alt=\"quieter more hear\" width=\"333\" height=\"221\" class=\"alignright wp-image-405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/quieter-more-hear-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/quieter-more-hear-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/quieter-more-hear-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/quieter-more-hear.png 1469w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a>However I couldn&#8217;t wholly agree with him. These solitary moments I have experienced here, and everywhere else I have lived, are profound and special, and I have never felt the need to have another person there beside me to add any more value to the experience. It also occurs to me that, in fact, those solitary moments are not solitary at all. It is in those quiet moments that we enter into a conversation or at least a shared experience with that which is all around us. By basking in the view of the ocean, or sitting under a tree in a park, or lying in bed listening to a\u00a0storm\u00a0rage outside,\u00a0when you surround yourself with the natural beauty of the world and quiet your mind from any distractions, including the distraction of somebody sitting next to you, you open yourself up to\u00a0a whole new kind of connection. Solitude is important in its own right, for cultivating a relationship with your inner self, for\u00a0<span>maintaining the kind of dialogue with the universe that we all have the potential for,\u00a0<\/span>for finding peace and tranquillity in every aspect of life, for recharging your batteries so that you can better serve yourself and those around you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While this kind of contemplative alone time could be thought of as a spiritual practice itself, it also offers the perfect conditions for whatever other practice you might be\u00a0drawn to.\u00a0My own connection with the universe is strengthened every day by chanting <strong><em>nam myoho renge kyo<\/em><\/strong>, especially in those secluded\u00a0moments.\u00a0While many practices can be carried out within a group, and the kind of energy that is generated in\u00a0such gatherings\u00a0can be exhilarating,\u00a0ultimately your spiritual journey is a solo one. I generally prefer to chant <strong><em>nam myoho renge kyo<\/em> <\/strong>alone, as I find that\u00a0the energy of people around me, and even the chit-chat after the practice is finished, can drown out the voice of my own inner self and the insights that my\u00a0practice gives rise to.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are of course many different spiritual practices, and different methods\u00a0work for different people. Chanting is the practice that resonates with me the most, because this gives me the most\u00a0tangible feeling of taking action towards connecting with my Self and All-That-Is. But there are no absolutes in the realm of spiritual exploration, no right or\u00a0wrong way to form and cultivate that connection. Some may\u00a0prefer the silent observation of thoughts in meditation; others gravitate towards the direct communication style of prayer; others like to\u00a0use their bodies through yoga or spiritual dance. If you&#8217;re open to exploring options, go ahead and\u00a0try out all the possibilities and find what works for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/index.php\/about-nmrk\/chanting-nmrk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Just be sure to make chanting\u00a0<em><strong>nam myoho renge kyo<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0one of those things you try&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether you choose to incorporate a\u00a0regular spiritual practice or not,\u00a0time spent in solitude can be\u00a0a wonderful gift to yourself, giving you the opportunity to relax and reflect on whatever is going on in your life, and leaving you\u00a0feeling more peaceful and energised.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have you found serenity in solitude? What is your favourite way to spend time alone? Share your thoughts in the comments below!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/signature-small.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-116\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"116\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/index.php\/2015\/06\/26\/story-so-far\/signature-small\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/signature-small.png\" data-orig-size=\"118,74\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\u00a9HappyChanter signature small\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/signature-small.png\" src=\"https:\/\/happychanter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/signature-small.png\" alt=\"signature small\" width=\"118\" height=\"74\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-116\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From my last post you might be forgiven for thinking that life on Lanta is a never-ending party. Well I guess you wouldn&#8217;t be entirely wrong; there is always a party to go to with fantastic people if and when you&#8217;re in the mood. 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