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Conference lgp30::christian-perspective

Title:Discussions from a Christian Perspective
Notice:Prostitutes and tax collectors welcome!
Moderator:CSC32::J_CHRISTIE
Created:Mon Sep 17 1990
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1362
Total number of notes:61362

368.0. "Solitude" by CSC32::J_CHRISTIE (Peace: the Final Frontier) Fri Dec 20 1991 20:51

Solitude -- the state of being alone with one's thoughts or being alone
with God.  What are the benefits of intentional solitude?  Is it possible
to become too immersed in solitude?

Peace,
Richard
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368.1BUDDRY::J_CHRISTIEPeace: the Final FrontierSat Dec 21 1991 16:468
The gospels record that Jesus made time to be alone and to get away from the
crowds he almost invariably attracted.  Before initiating his ministry,
Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness without human contact.  Before he
was turned over to the authorities, Jesus went to pray alone in the Garden
of Gethsemane.

Peace,
Richard
368.2SWAM1::DOTHARD_STPLAYTOESat Dec 21 1991 18:4116
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>The gospels record that Jesus made time to be alone and to get away from the
>crowds he almost invariably attracted.  Before initiating his ministry,
>Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness without human contact.  Before he
>was turned over to the authorities, Jesus went to pray alone in the Garden
>of Gethsemane.
    
    I think you've lead us to the answer!
    
    Can we get too engrossed in solitude?  
    
    Well, in your statement above I noticed the word "Before he" precedes
    each moment of solitude.  
    
    Playtoe
368.3DPDMAI::DAWSONas true as an arrow fliesSun Dec 22 1991 00:208
    
             Just a "small" nit......
    
                                      In the original language and usage,
    "40" days usually meant a "long time".  
    
    
    Dave
368.4 PCCAD1::RICHARDJBluegrass,Music of PerfekchunThu Dec 26 1991 10:407
    I read somewhere that you don't separate yourself from people to avoid
    being with people. You separate yourself from them so you can learn to 
    live with them.


    Peace
    Jim
368.5alonenessAKOCOA::FLANAGANwaiting for the snowFri Dec 27 1991 15:4010
    THis year I am learning a lot about the difference between aloneness
    and lonliness.  
    
    Aloneness is the time to think, to meditate, to read, to learn to have a 
    relationship with yourself. 
    
    Solitude, aloneness,  both can be wonderful gifts.
    
    
    Pat
368.6CARTUN::BERGGRENGrab yer candle and dance!Fri Dec 27 1991 16:535
    I agree wholeheartedly Pat.  I've spent a lot of time in solitude over
    the last five years.  A healthier, more centered relationship with myself 
    and God has unfolded as a result. :-)
    
    Karen