“A first step in practicing solitude is learning to take advantage of ‘mini retreats’ or ‘little solitudes’ that comprise our days. Ideally, these moments of solitude will also be silent, such as when you first wake up or while you sip your coffee before work. More likely, they’ll include the noise of everyday life as you make your way through traffic or ride in an elevator or wait on hold for someone on the other end of the phone. The point is to make the most out of these moments by quieting the noise within yourself and being present to the here and now rather than becoming impatient or getting lost in to-do lists and worries.
Jeremy Langford’s
Healthy Spiritual Life