Solitude
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Solitude, also known as social withdrawal, is a state of seclusion or isolation, meaning lack of socialisation. Effects can be either positive or negative, depending on the situation. Short-term solit
Howard Pyle's 19th century illustration of a marooned pirate
Breslover Hasid practicing hitbodedut.
Recluse
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A recluse is a person who lives in voluntary seclusion and solitude. The word is from the Latin recludere, which means 'to open' or 'disclose'.
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…people. Thus, this can be avoided by having other things to keep one's mind busy. Long-term solitude is often seen as undesirable, causing loneliness or reclusion resulting from inability to establish relationships. Furthermore, it might lead to clinical depression, although some people do not react to it negatively…
Cell of a recluse with hagioscope in Bro Church, Gotland, Sweden
Juran 巨然 (10th century), Seeking the Dao in Autumn Mountains 秋山问道图, hanging scroll, ink and light colors on silk, 165.2 x 77.2 cm. National Palace Museum, Taiwan.
Wu Zhen 吴镇 (1280-1354), Fisherman Recluse on Lake Dongting 洞庭漁隐, ink on paper, 59 x 147cm. National Palace Museum, Taiwan.