Emerson on the Value of Solitude

When solitude envelops your life, do you welcome it? Sometimes, you need to be alone. It can be a great catalyst for inner transformation if you recognize it as an opportunity to go deep within, giving yourself the necessary time for self-reflection and self-renewal. While on this path, don’t be afraid to deviate from the … Read more

Mortimer Adler on Play vs. Leisure

. When asked about their day, average Americans say, “I devote eight hours to sleep, eight hours to work, and I have eight hours … left over for free time.” So writes Mortimer J. Adler in his book “How to Think About the Great Ideas.” Then he adds, “And the average American today would [also] … Read more