TH,
Originally Posted By: TimeHeals
Being alone is a good thing.

I like the word "solitude" because it doesn't imply being "lonely".
I'm with you. I also like "quietude." In fact, most words that end in the suffix, "tude" (state of or condition of) are usually darned good words: fortitude, gratitude, etc.

Peace,

Gardener

"My soul, be satisfied with flowers,
With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them
In the one garden you may call your own."
Cyrano deBergerac