Longfellow On Solitude

Longfellow's take on solitude by way of one of his briefest, yet impactful poems later in his career, provides a different perspective on the concept of taking time for ourselves. In his poem, Holidays, he uses the term associated w/ time off with family and friends partaking in festive events as a time of retreat, reflection and solitude. Some of the benefits Longfellow infers include unclouded thinking, and feeling our emotions without judgment.

In this podcast episode, we'll take a closer look at the concept of solitude and one of its benefits self awareness through the lens of poetry and science. Longfellow's brief, yet concise take on personal time and its importance highlights the need to cherish precious moments and the need for greater self awareness.