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Aware I Am Alone: Intersections of Solitude and Mindfulness
Pedagogia Christiana
  • Richard Cleveland, Georgia Southern University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2020
DOI
10.12775/PCh.2020.003
Abstract

This paper explores the relationship between solitude and mindfulness. Parallels between the two constructs exist, allowing them to complement each other in furthering the well-being of individuals and communities. Three perspectives through which mindfulness may assist in forming foundational understandings of solitude are presented; these comprise Theoretical, Practice, and Research. The Theoretical lens provides introductory understandings of both solitude and mindfulness. On this basis, integral parallels between the two constructs are outlined. Next, Practice reviews solitude that is fostered through mindfulness practices. Further, additional models for recognizing solitude as a part of mindfulness are proposed. Finally, Research summarizes a current project that uses biophysical data to investigate mindfulness experienced both alone and together.

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Citation Information
Richard Cleveland. "Aware I Am Alone: Intersections of Solitude and Mindfulness" Pedagogia Christiana Vol. 45 Iss. 1 (2020) p. 37 - 52 ISSN: 1505-6872
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/richard-cleveland/83/