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The Case for Solitude: Why It’s Okay to Want to Be Alone Sometimes - Partably

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We live in an age of hyper-connectedness and constant noise. But life’s most important breakthroughs often occur during periods of solitude. Read on for why it’s important to find time for solitude. One of the greatest crises of our time, the Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our society as it continues to profoundly impact countless lives. But, if history is any indication, catastrophes tend to bring about lasting social changes. When the bubonic plague of the 14th century that left almost 200 million people dead ended, it marked the beginning of a movement we’re grateful for to this day. The Renaissance. The plague, also known as the Black Death, completely decimated cities and towns, killing entire populations in some cases. When the pandemic ended, those who were left behind were forced to rebuild their lives completely through creative use of resources and skills. And thus, was born an entire generation of star architects and poets, and path-breaking scientists, and explorers

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