The Value of Purposeful Solitude

Sylvanus A AYENI, M.D.
5 min readJun 30, 2022
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We, members of the species Homo sapiens are wired for social relationships via Creation, Evolution, Grand Design, or whatever other Origin of Species theory one believes in.

However many, if not most notable human accomplishments and recovery from rock bottom situations require laying all down in silence for a while and entering a special period of contemplation, mindfulness and being alone.

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Sylvanus A AYENI, M.D.

Neurosurgeon. Founder, Pan Africa Children Advocacy Watch(PACAW Inc) www.pacaw.org. Author: RESCUE THYSELF: Change In Sub-Saharan Africa Must Come From Within