Thich Nhat Hanh found an ancient teaching from the Buddha where he instructed his disciples before he died to use the following affirmation:
"I take refuge in the island of myself."
The Buddha was worried that the disciples would lose their way after he died so he gave them this as a reminder that they need to retreat within where all the wisdom he had given is found.
Your post reminded me of this because we can all feel alone at times I imagine but "solitude is the price of greatness" as our Guru reminds us. So to conflate the two teachings we can and should take refuge in our solitude.
What a beautiful thought dear friend;
“The Buddha was worried that the disciples would lose their way after he died so he gave them this as a reminder that they need to retreat within where all the wisdom he had given is found.”
Sometimes I feel impelled to be alone and just contemplate and meditate. It is a good time to explore the inner world and avoid the alluring distraction's that often take us away from the greatness you mentioned here.
Although it is also wonderful to know kindred souls to remind us of our inner purpose in this life.
