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The gift of solitude

There are times when we want nothing better then to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

What I will be talking in this article today is mainly the gift of solitude. In fact, in the previous paragraph, I have already given it a summary.

So, for the past few days, I’ve been talking about how you can extend your helping hand to another person be it by being a listening ear, by giving some words of comfort etc. however today, the gift I’m talking about is of a different approach.

Why is that so? Because instead of being there for someone literally, having this gift of solitude requires us to sometimes, leave that person alone yet being there for the person anytime when he/she needs it. In other words, when it’s obvious she/he needs some alone time, give it to him/her but when he/she needs some listening ear, then carry on to give it to him/her.

And well, just some side-track, if you’re going to be a friend to someone, be a good friend. Don’t be some friend who sours relation. Be a friend who’s willing to help in whatever situation. Be a good friend.

Therefore, remember that sometimes, comforting words or listening ear are not what you can offer to people when they’re in trouble. Sometimes, what they need is just to be alone to think through what has happened.

To be sensitive to when they need such moments, place yourself in their shoes. What will you be asking for?