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Woman 2 Woman
Carla Armstrong is the founder and president of two organizations, Women Making a Difference, a non-profit organization committed to changing the lives of women and children, and Fitness by Design specializing in fitness programs for women. Carla is married with two children and one grandchild and resides in Baltimore. She can be reached at womenmakeadifference@yahoo.com. SolitudeThis month my thoughts have been inspired by a quote I stumbled across in the most unlikely place. “It is good to be solitary, for solitude is difficult; that something is difficult must be a reason the more for us to do it.” Rainer Maria Rilke As women, we do not like the thoughts of being alone but rather we prefer to be with others. However, this quote speaks about the infinite possibilities which exist through embracing what the difficulty of solitude can bring to our lives. Whether you are single or a married woman, solitude is an act which when embraced will produce strength of character that can not be developed through any other means. As a single woman, you need solitude to discover and remain on your path to fulfill your purpose and destiny. As a married woman, you need solitude for several reasons, to protect you and your mate and to remain on the path to fulfill your purpose and destiny. This protection is like an incubator which provides both you and your mate with the space you need to love and grow. We all need time with ourselves to develop into who we are, without it we will lose our way. Solitude is the path that never ends; the end of it is the path that never begins. It brings depth to the life of those who are willing to embrace it. Solitude has nothing to do with being alone but rather everything to do with knowing one’s self. We were created to know, it is our destiny. When we are more willing to sit in solitude, we are less likely to be defined by others. In the difficulty of what solitude can produce, you too will stumble across an inspirational thought, in the most unlikely place. Previous Articles |
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