The greatest strength of every human being lies in silence and solitude. Silence is a true test of human character; according to the book of Sirach 27:4-7 “When a sieve is shaken, the refuse re ...

The Duality of “Empty Mind” vs. “Full Mind” Traditionally, deep introspection has been achieved through silence and solitude—a retreat from the external world in order to engage with the ...

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Dick Proenneke was an American naturalist who lived alone in the high mountains of Alaska at a place called Twin Lakes. Living simply in a log cabin he constructed by hand, Proenneke made valuable ...