“But solitude allows us time to think more deeply about what we want and why we want it. Ours is the only voice we hear and this is important because all too often, our voices get drowned out. In order to work where we should, to parent the way we feel we should parent, and to be a good friend to others, we must be able to hear our own voices. In solitude, we can use meditation or prayer as an opportunity to explore our deepest thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. No one can influence us in alone time except for us and God. There is the loveliness of solitude.”