"The great omission in American life is solitude;..." - Marya Mannes

🌙 Solitude

“The great omission in American life is solitude; not loneliness, for this is an alienation that thrives most in the midst of crowds, but that zone of time and space free from the outside pressures.”

— Marya Mannes

There's a huge difference between being lonely and being alone on purpose. Carving out space just for you isn't selfish — it's essential for staying grounded.

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