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While growing up,
there were events
that made me feel lonely,
compelling me to seek
refuge in solitude.
As a young teenager,
it was difficult to comprehend
life’s contradictions
and uncertainties.
At such critical moments,
Amma was the one
to provide succor.
She explained:
There is a clear difference
between loneliness and solitude.
Loneliness, often born of
emotional disturbance
caused by external forces,
distorts perspective.
Solitude is the freedom
to be alone by choice,
creating space for introspection,
reflection and self-awareness.
Yet, self-understanding
cannot grow in seclusion.
The “I” needs the inclusion
of the “You” as a mirror,
revealing what we cannot see
within ourselves.
She concluded:
It is through
meaningful togetherness
that one discovers
true individuality.
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