In many indigenous cultures, silence was considered a sign of respect and inner wisdom, and solitude was much sought after for its ability to renew the soul and regenerate lost or damaged portions of the self. In our modern world, there is very rarely any true personal silence, and solitude is sought after less and less, leading to a sort of soul sickness and psychological neuroses of all kinds. Seek out the company of Silence today, and meet this helpful phantom in a place of solitude and isolation. Renew yourself at the core before moving on along you path.