Populating solitude
| Objective: To reflect on your incredible Philoquester experience to identify its key moments! |
Duration: 10 to 20 minutes
Material:
- A sheet of paper
- Pencils, eraser
Instructions:
- Think back on today. Think about the different thinking and creative activities you completed today.
- Answer the following reflective questions:
- How did you experience solitude today?
- What was your highlight today?
- What challenge did you face today?
- What lesson did you learn today?
- What is your gratitude today?
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Bonus: The concept of solitude reminds you that dozens, if not hundreds, of people and characters somehow "live" in your mind. If you can think about these people or characters whenever you feel like it, does that mean you are never totally alone? Before you go to sleep, imagine a good conversation with one of these people or characters in your mind, or write it down in your nighttime notebook! |
| Tricks for tots: Have you ever had an imaginary friend? If so, you can think of them. If not, you can imagine one now! What does your friend look like? What's your friend's name? Before you go to sleep, think for a moment about this question: Is an imaginary friend different from a living friend? Why or why not? |
| Tips for teens: How has your understanding of solitude evolved over the course of this amazing philosophical quest? Can you identify the specific experiences that have changed your view of solitude? Did talking about solitude with others help you understand it better? You can use your answers to the questions above to reflect on your experience. |
Share your creative reflections by sending them via email.
Include photos of your projects and notes of your thoughts, as well as your first name and your age!
