Boarding the Ship of Solitude

Solitude is often perceived as uncharted territory, a land to be explored with caution. However, it can be a source of great discoveries if one is willing to accept its challenges. This report invites you to embark on a journey to the heart of solitude, to better understand its stakes and its riches.

Introduction

Solitude, whether chosen or imposed, is a state that many dread. But what makes it so frightening? Is it the fear of facing oneself, or the fear of being forgotten by others?

Navigating Troubled Waters

The journey in solitude is often fraught with obstacles. Between the temptation to escape this solitude and the necessity of taming it, there is a balance to be found. By accepting these moments of withdrawal, one can discover a form of inner freedom.

Additions

This is primarily about emotional solitude, considered the hardest to bear, with the intent to tackle a question and dissect it to deconstruct the concept of solitude from all angles. As if solitude held some treasure that needs to be seized… And will we remain steadfast at the helm, knowing that the stakes involve a life free from shame? But why should I be ashamed of seeking love?

Shame would be at the heart of the issue, trapped as we are between tears and aggression, sometimes burdened by a genuine shame passed down from a parent.

But do we really have reasons to be ashamed, other than those generated by solitude itself? Outside of a relationship, there is no salvation!

It would be wise not to complain like certain vampiric people. Note that we rarely boast about our solitude.

The dimension of desire emerges, the desire to escape solitude, the desire to meet another person, even if they may represent a sort of danger linked to past experiences. But we don’t know the duration of the journey. How can we reconcile this need for self-protection with the thirst for something beyond? And if solitude remains an island, it’s hard to imagine it, lost in the middle of the ocean, without the slightest shipwreck, without the slightest visitor…

Results of the Short Questionnaire:

On this magnificent schooner, you embark as a sailor and to escape the silence, you set course for Treasure Island. To combat solitude, you are guided by Jules Verne and Pascal, and this phrase resonates with you:

“Robert protected me from isolation without depriving me of solitude.” – Simone de Beauvoir

“Man and woman brought together by the spring of love remind me of the figure of the ship’s hull tied by its mooring line to the fascination of the quay. This murmur, this flexible weight, these repeated bites, the proximity of the abyss, and above all this temporary security, a bridge between fury and calm. The temptation to fade away behind the proliferation of hands. So many words are synonymous with farewell, so many faces have no equivalent. Crying alone for a long time leads to something.” – René Char.

Conclusion

Solitude, far from being an enemy, can become a precious ally. It is a space for rejuvenation, reflection, and creativity. Provided it is not endured, but embraced as an opportunity for growth.

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