Trapped from Within: Remedy of Solitude
As the hearts of many are drowned in materialism, belief in God merely seems like another piece in the puzzle of life. Yet for the roman Catholic nuns and monks in Spain, they are truly able to thrive when connecting to God through solitude. For them, solitude highlights nearness to the key which only God holds, to open the door of endless pleasure for a believer. Inevitably, making us question if the current priorities in this modern society, are in fact leading to a happier life.
In a digital era, such as the 20th century, where social contact is a button away, society has begun to conclude that friends, family … humans are the mere individuals where love brews. In fact, it seems quite logical to why millennials have become less religious in comparison to the older generations. Unfortunately, societal pressures have painted a misleading image of the perfect life where you have countless companions and are consumed within a fast pacing lifestyle. Through various mediums of media, consumers are being fed remote hopes that through acquiring worldly matters, a life of bliss can be uncovered. Inevitably, many individuals sacrifice their own …show more content…
Nevertheless, remaining in solitude for a specific time, for religious superiority, has always been looked upon in high status, as Jesus himself isolated himself for 40 days. Specifically, as “the share of Americans who say they are “absolutely certain” God exists has dropped more sharply, from 71% in 2007 to 63% in 2014”, it seems that the reviving of practices of Christ, are most likely being retaught and emphasised upon, including the importance of solitude. (Pew Research Center, 2015, 1) Roman Catholic influencers want to ensure that the practices of their Prophets, and the contentment of their followers are not being wrongly persuaded by outside
As the hearts of many are drowned in materialism, belief in God merely seems like another piece in the puzzle of life. Yet for the roman Catholic nuns and monks in Spain, they are truly able to thrive when connecting to God through solitude. For them, solitude highlights nearness to the key which only God holds, to open the door of endless pleasure for a believer. Inevitably, making us question if the current priorities in this modern society, are in fact leading to a happier life.
In a digital era, such as the 20th century, where social contact is a button away, society has begun to conclude that friends, family … humans are the mere individuals where love brews. In fact, it seems quite logical to why millennials have become less religious in comparison to the older generations. Unfortunately, societal pressures have painted a misleading image of the perfect life where you have countless companions and are consumed within a fast pacing lifestyle. Through various mediums of media, consumers are being fed remote hopes that through acquiring worldly matters, a life of bliss can be uncovered. Inevitably, many individuals sacrifice their own …show more content…
Nevertheless, remaining in solitude for a specific time, for religious superiority, has always been looked upon in high status, as Jesus himself isolated himself for 40 days. Specifically, as “the share of Americans who say they are “absolutely certain” God exists has dropped more sharply, from 71% in 2007 to 63% in 2014”, it seems that the reviving of practices of Christ, are most likely being retaught and emphasised upon, including the importance of solitude. (Pew Research Center, 2015, 1) Roman Catholic influencers want to ensure that the practices of their Prophets, and the contentment of their followers are not being wrongly persuaded by outside