![]() ![]() However, sometimes the wording become distracting, with lots of long winded comments from others which didn't appear directly relevant to the discussion. ![]() This book deeply explores and considers time spent alone by ourselves. Through Stephanie's travels to Paris, Istanbul, Florence and her experience living in New York, she shows how there is so much to notice and appreciate when we our by ourselves.Īll the cities are walkable and people friendly, and she explores topics on dining alone learning to savour discovering interests serendipity appreciation creating space. In a society that is easily distracted, and afraid of the connotations of being alone, this book demonstrates the benefits of solitude from her perspective travelling alone as well as through mental health and social science professionals, writers, artists and innovators. When we spend one third of our waking lives by ourselves, appreciating the importance of time alone seems like a worthwhile idea to explore more deeply. Yet a little time to ourselves can be an opportunity to slow down, savour, and try new things, especially when traveling. ![]() In our hectic, hyperconnected lives, many people are uncomfortable with the prospect of solitude. Alone Time: Four Cities, Four Seasons and the Pleasures of Solitude by Stephanie Rosenbloom ![]()
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