Isolation and Solitude

Even in an increasingly interconnected world, there is much to be said in favor of isolation and solitude. For those of a creative bent of mind, much of our work is done behind closed doors, to be revealed only when ready. Our work is our testament to the ages and all that will remain when we are gone. It is not who we are, but what we do that defines us. And though the company of friends can be comforting and relaxing it can also all too often become distracting and demotivating. Only with solitude, isolation and total immersion in the task at hand does one enter a State of Flow, becoming one with the problem and ultimately finding the solution. The ultimate challenge for the creative mind is to find the balance between the peaks of genius in solitude and the nourishing stream of ideas that only comes with connection with other minds. It is a quest that can be tiring, draining, futile and possibly even rewarding.