Solitude itself is a way of waiting for the inaudible and the invisible to make itself felt. And that is why solitude is never static and never hopeless
May Sarton
Post-Covid-19 breathlessness has somewhat increased my present solitude as I lack energy to tackle grocery shopping, or to eat much anyway, or to engage with ordinary human encounters – though Iād love a big warm hug right now!
Yet there is fine company to be enjoyed in a library populated by other solitary souls. āVirtual friendshipsā and connections existed long before the advent of the world-wide web. And many the seeming disadvantage that offers gifts hidden just beneath the surface – many the refreshing pail to be drawn from the well at home on a quiet day.
This afternoon Iāve had my thirst quenched again āFrom May Sartonās Wellā and by Hartmut Rosaās āResonance.ā In a world in which (regrettable) acceleration seems to be the aim and the way in all things, Rosa proposes not deceleration as a governing balance but resonance instead. And though thereāll be a lot more to be said about a work with which Iām taking my time, the proposal already resonates with me!
May Sarton proffers solitude as āa way of waiting for the inaudible and the invisible to make itself felt.ā And I find myself having a bit of time to apply both Rosa and Sartonās notions to the ways we relate to each other – and the ways we feel about what canāt immediately be seen or spoken. In frustration, sometimes, we err on the side of either acceleration or deceleration in our encounters – be we artist or scientist, carer, caterer or consumer, educator, engineer, fabricator, lawyer, lover, medic, musician, parent, politician or retailer. How would it be for us if we afforded more attention to resonance, to vibration, to a being able to tune into resonating wavelength?
Solitude. Resonance. Waiting for the inaudible and the invisible to make itself felt. I intuit that such a way of living – even dreaming, perhaps – will prove worth the wait and the always growing sense of hope and of wonder at the well.
wind in my wheels š± 
Sending you many virtual hugs my friend!! Xx
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Hugs very gladly received, dear Mimi, and happily reciprocated. I hope youāre enjoying joy-filled summer days š¤š±xx
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Joy-filled more often than not, thankfullyā¦fighting with some nasty bronchial infection which seems to have taken up residence in my lungs without even asking permission to enter!! Xx
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And I am right behind Mimi to offer a second, warm hug, dear friendā¦. Sending healing vibes your way, which I hope resonate deeply. ā¤ļø xx
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Resoundingly, Lori, and very much appreciated šš¤š±xx
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