Solitude

What power does solitude have? A lot. You spend time with yourself. You can dive deep in the innermost self to get answers to a lot of questions.

“Jeda apne naal hisaab nahi karda, ode naal hisaab ki karnaa hoo” -- Baba Bulleh Shah.

The one who takes not the account of one’s deeds, should not be kept account with.

And I heard and read that one who is afraid to be alone and to think in solitude isn’t that clear of heart after all. When you gaze at infinity and do not look at anything in particular, that’s when the thoughts churn and the spirit reveals its innermost secrets.

Be in the company of men and women to enjoy the celebrations but also take time out to be in the company of your spirit, to be one with it and thus the Almighty.

And when you think of all those who have left a bitter taste in your mouth, think not of them as evil and in bad spirit. They acted, perhaps, out of their ignorance. And ignorant is best ignored if it is not possible to enlighten them. Thank Lord for all those who have been good to you like the messenger of God. Your thoughts may take you to what you think are your achievements. Realize that you are too little to contribute, and have influence. But that should not in anyway discourage you from contributing. You may think of your shortcomings. Remember that they will stay, in small or greater measure, for you are born to be imperfect and so is the case with everything except Him. But that should not in no way discourage you from attempts to diminish them in numbers and intensity.

The best part about solitude is that you can disown all false claims, remove all false masks, all airs of pretensions, all your ego, for you are with no none but yourself. You need not feign an achievement. Be true to yourself, at least. Believe you me, it does take a bit of dirt away from your heart.