小溪中央的枯木上，一只像斑鸠的鸟蹲在上面纹丝不动，活像罗丹的雕刻《思想者》一样，在作着哲学的思考，或是在担忧鸟类的命运与未来。
我很想上前去问它：你寂寞吗？当夜幕降临的时候，你如何度过这个漫漫长夜？
自然界是一个孤寂而不寂寞的世界：一只小鸟在枝头自言自语；一对鸳鸯悠闲地顺流而下。 四周是孤寂的，但生命各自默默地繁衍生息。
孤寂（Solitude）不同于寂寞（Loneliness）。孤寂是主动的，寂寞是被动的。孤寂可以享受，寂寞则必须忍受。在孤寂中，人可以与自己的灵魂对话。在寂寞中，人容易被自己的欲望支配。从寂寞到孤寂，是一个质的飞跃，是一种心境的升华。
爱迪生说过，“最好的思想出自孤寂。最糟的思想出自乱世。”（ "The best thinking has been done in solitude. The worst has been done in turmoil." ）
还有一句西方谚语把孤寂比喻为思想的窝。在孤寂里，思想会下蛋，孵化，出壳，羽毛渐丰，然后犹如金丝燕用自己的唾液和着羽毛，做成了燕窝，成为名贵药材，有补肺养阴之功效。
窝，只能孕育思想，燕窝，则还能滋补思想。
所以，孤寂不仅仅是思想的窝（Solitude is the nest of thought），还是思想的燕窝（Solitude is the bird’s nest of thoughts）。
right, it's very necessary from time to time to escape into your own solitude to hatch up some ideas
Solitude is a way to talk with yourself. We do need it to inspect our spirit. However, we as human beings need to communicate with each other too. Do not exclusively talk to yourself.hehe..
Loniness is very subjective. People may feel lonely even when they are with their friends and family. Whenever one stops complaining loneliness, one may learn to enjoy solitude.
Thanks Melly for your unreserved support. This is some rough thoughts that need further polishing. Indeed solitude could be enjoyed. As a matter of fact, I am enjoying it right now,with a black coffee to keep myself from falling into a coma!
