In solitude – look within, find yourself.

Written for Shweta’s Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP), “Solitude.”
Solitude can say so much with so little. I’ve often written about peace and tranquility found in stillness and solitude, and as I’m back to work tonight, this easy Sunday post reminds me to be grateful for those moments of solitude – rest, reflection, introspection, and finding oneself.
When we quiet the noise around us, and listen to our inner – what is it really saying?
Thank you for reading. I hope you have a great start to your week!
Ⓒ Laura Bennett • 2021-2025 – all words and images, unless otherwise stated

Beautiful, have a great week!
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Thank you so much, Alice 😊 you too! ❤️
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So true
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Indeed 😀 Have a wonderful Sunday! 💕
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Beautiful shot. 🏔️
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Thank you so kindly 🙏 💕 have a great week! 😊
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You are welcome. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend as well.
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😊 ✨ 🙏 💕
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Lovely post, Laura.
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Thank you so much, Alex! 😊 Have a great week!
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You’re welcome, Laura.
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Hiking boots added a footnote to the awesome scene… (Apols.. ) … Happy Sunday solitude, ….✨✍️✨
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Happy Sunday solitude! 😊 Have a great week ahead and thank you for your comment! ✨ 🙏
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Great photo and use of the prompt, Laura! Solitude is good for the soul. Wishing you a peaceful day. 🙏❤️
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Thank you so much, MM! I agree, so good for the soul ✨ I hope you have a wonderful week ahead ❤️ 🙏
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Beautiful!!
Happy Sunday, Laura!♥️
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Thank you Daisy! ❤️ ❤️
Have a great Sunday and a beautiful new week! 😊
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“Look within” such a simple but complex thing to do and be completely honest with yourself. Accomplishing this though brings such a peaceful feeling. Great answer.
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It really is. It sounds so simple but I feel it can be the hardest thing at times. Appreciate you, Ernie! ✨🫶have a great and peacefully insane week ahead! ☕️ 🙏 ☕️
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Solitude – living by one’s self brings plenty of solitude. The mountain photo is very beautiful, nothing like the very flat Florida!
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Thank you John! This photo was taken on my recent trip to the North Georgia mountains, from when I went earlier month. 😊
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I remember reading about that recent trip, looks beautiful!
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I love this
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Thank you! 😊 🙏
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Beautiful just like you! Have an amazing week ahead. ❤️
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Thank you so much, lovely ❤️ I hope you have an amazing week too! 😊
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yes! those moments are so sacred – like we’re connecting with some part of the ancient stardust we once were part of! beautiful observation and picture Laura! MIke
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Thank you so much, Mike! 😊 So true, it really is an otherworldly experience at times. Have a great week!
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I feel sometime it’s okay not to do anything and just sit in solitude because it gives our mind a open horizon to think and take action on things surrounding us.
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Yes, I absolutely agree with you. I think those moments should be cherished, peace and tranquility in solitude is so profound, there’s nothing quite like it. 😊
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Thank you for your advice 💓
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Hmmmm….. Maybe it says that how far we have come and how far we have to go ….. Maybe it tells to take a break or to listen what our heart says maybe…..
, Beautiful picture Laura .
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I think you’re right, my friend! We should listen to our heart and our intuition. Taking a break is never a bad thing 😀 glad you liked the picture, thank you! 🙏 ✨ 🌙
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😊😊😊
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I am fortunate enough to have a life drenched in solitude and I only interject noise read people, when I desire their company. Beautiful, Laura
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That’s the best way to be! Solitude really does wonders for the soul. Thank you very much, Violet 😊 deeply appreciated 🙏 I hope you have a great week! ✨
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Solitude means peace for me.
Peace is essential to my well being.
Happy Sunday Laura 🤗❤️😘
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So true, Maggie. Peace and tranquility are essentials that go hand in hand. Thank you ❤️ I hope you have a great week, lovely 🤗 ✨ 🥰
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Indeed Laura 🙏🙏
Thank you very much 🤗
I wish you the same 😘❣️🤗
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Hi Laura
We try not to identify with our inner voice. We don’t take that seriously.
All the best
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Hi there, I also must imagine it would be quite confusing, given there are four of you 😀 Have a great week and all the best to you as well!
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There should be more quiet than there is. Love your photo. That place looks very quiet.
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Thanks, John! I agree. There should be more quiet spots in the world. This definitely was a very quiet and peaceful place. So glad you liked the photo 😀 Have a great week!
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Wishing you a great week as well.
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Solitude is important. Like you imply in your wix word sentence, it opens to self reflection and collecting your feelings and thoughts. It is a beautiful and peaceful photo.
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I agree, Thomas. Thank you for your kind words about the photo 😊 we need more solitude in the world, I think. Have a great week!
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Have a great week you too
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Beautiful view and prompt, Laura ❤ … Happy Sunday and may your shift be easy, fly with the night effortlessly, and soar past time brightly. A drizzly end of the week, cloudy with a chance of pink clouds / or start of April … I watch the wind breeze through the trees spermating the grass and my allergies. Love to you ~ Always 😀
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Soaring now at 0100, so we’re halfway done for the night 😀 Thank you as always for your beautiful and positive message ❤️ drizzly with pink clouds sounds like a dream and I wanna fly up high with you! 🐉 much love and a great week ahead to you, Siri! ❤️
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Laura ❤ … Are you lost in the clouds or am I lost in a dream, Loveee, where can you be!!? Hope all is well! Miss you ~ 😇 miss you ❤ miss you (did I say how much I miss you (hahaha)) ~🐉 Siri ✨
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Have a great week, Laura. Thanks for the great photo and inspirational words. Namaste!
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Thank you, Suzette! Same to you! I’m so glad you liked the photo 😊 Many blessings your way always 🙏
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You are most welcome, Laura! Thank you!
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Thank you for this beautiful and calming share, Laura. 🌄 The weekend sure goes quick, doesn’t it. Hope you enjoyed yourself. 🚵🏻♀️💕
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It’s too quick, Michele! 😭 lol! I did manage to do some things I wanted to, so that helps. I hope you enjoyed your weekend, too! I appreciate your kindness always and I’m glad you liked it 🙏 have a great week! ✨ 💕
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Glad you found time for a few things… hopefully fun things. 😊 Thanks a million, Laura and a wonderful week to you. 💕🌠🙌🏻
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Those mountains look awesome! And, yes, the occasional solitude is important.
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Thank you! I enjoyed them immensely. 😊 Yes, solitude can certainly be beneficial at silencing the outer noise and chaos of the world. Have a great week! ✨
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Wise advice
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Thank you very much for your kind comment! 😊
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I just love the boots and the front view. It sounds like a long trek, Laura.
Have a lovely week ahead.
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Thank you, Hazel! It was an enjoyable hike, not too tooo long 😀 glad you liked it 🙏 you have a lovely week as well! ✨
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Thank you, Laura. And you’re always welcome
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Splendid
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Thanks! 😊
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I’ve lost myself in the noise around me and am still working on listening to the voice within.
Have a wonderful week ahead!
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Thank you! The same to you 😊 and yes, sometimes we can get lost in all the chaos around us, and it’s hard to tune out.
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Ommmmmmmmmmm
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🤣 😂 😆 namaste 🙏
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hehehehehe
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Love the SWS and so true, only within can we find true peace.
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Yes absolutely 💯 thank you 😊 very glad you liked it!
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You’re very welcome ☺️
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The best of all worlds, up high yet totally grounded. ❤ Beautiful is not enough to describe this image!
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Thank you ❤️ what a wonderful and apt way to describe it, too. It really was so enjoyable and peaceful, and great exercise! 😊
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It’s amazing how many people can’t stand solitude, they find no peace in it at all. I can’t get my head around that at all!
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It’s funny because my medium says to me often, “you actually like to be alone with your thoughts” and I’m like 😆 yes, yes I do. I can get how the silence is a tad too loud for others though I suppose, even though I’ll never feel the same. 😂
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Fantastic 6WS and a magnificent photo, m’lady. Solitude is a soothing balm, indeed. Hope your night is going ok. 😘😘💓💓😊
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Ready for it to be over 🤪
Thank you 😘 😘
❤️ ❤️ Hope you’re sleeping well
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At least this one’s over. Last one on deck! 😘😘😘
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Wonderful post, Laura. “When we quiet the noise around us, and listen to our inner – what is it really saying?” My inner says, “I need more of this, please.”
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Thank you, Edward! I agree, we need more of that peace, tranquility, and caffeine, please! (Can never have enough, wellll, maybe sometimes!) 🤣 Thank you so much, my friend 🙏
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😂 Yes, we reach our caffeine limits sometimes, but it’s all good. You’re very welcome.
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Sometimes those are the best moments!
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Yes indeed 😊
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Beautiful pic!
Have a restful and peaceful week Laura. Take care of yourself. 💕😁
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Very well written!
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Solitude allows us to hear God’s voice more clearly. May He guide you this weekend and in the new week ahead with Peace, Comfort and purpose. 🙏✨
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The answer for me, appears to be an absence – negative space. Like the space in a lock, waiting for a lost key.
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To go out with the setting sun on an empty beach is to truly embrace your solitude. ~ Jeanne Moreau
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Really lovely thoughts, Laura. Hope you’re having a good coffee break.
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Fantastic thought.
In solitude, we unleash our true selves and the power we possess.
I hope you’re doing well and having a great time during your break.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead,my friend.
Take care and be well.
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I’ve not seen you in a while, my friend.
I hope you’re doing well.
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.
Take care and be well.
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just checking in on you Laura. hope all is well and you and Kevin are enjoying the spring. Mike
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Missing your posts, I hope you are doing well! Look forward to you coming back with some excellent writings!
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