The Solitary Writer

Journeying through solitude, crafting one blog post at a time, in silence.

Tag: how to live life

  • 3 Things To Learn From Dead People

    3 Things To Learn From Dead People

    The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well. Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s a common sight to see newspapers carrying obituaries. Whenever someone famous dies, the…

  • It all takes just one step at a time

    It all takes just one step at a time

    In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Make It Anywhere.” “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere,” goes the famous song about New York City. Is there a place — a city, a school, a company — about which you think (or thought) the same? Tell us…