Solitude is the glory of being alone whereas loneliness is its misery. Some people find it difficult to understand, this pure distinction of solitude from loneliness. I face this trouble all the time when I have to explain my friends about my absence on certain occasions.
It took me some time to realize that i was an introvert. I've always had lot of friends, i could make new friends easily if i choose to and converse at ease with strangers and among my clique of friends i was considered cheerful and funny and all the rest of the qualities of an outgoing personality. But i knew something was not in harmony every time i needed a break from people after all those good times spent laughing and talking.
Solitude is something vital for me. It is the time I recharge myself, find some peace and insight and talk to myself and see if I am doing fine. Nothing can bring me more joy than some time alone and nothing can make me more irritable than having no escape from people for a longer period.
My friends get upset when i have to say i won't be coming tomorrow even though we had an excellent time today. And it's so difficult for me to give a good explanation. The whole idea of being solitary sounds little too fascinating or too good to be true. I suppose that's why Aristotle once quoted "whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god"
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