Social isolation can be a very negative experience...

Lyrics from "I am a Rock" by Simon and Garfunkel I am a rock I am an island I've built walls A fortress deep and mighty That none may penetrate I have no need for friendship Friendship causes pain Laughter and Loving I Disdain! "I am a Rock" is on their Greatest Hits CD: UK & Europe   Canada   USA & International (all deliver world-wide)

 
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Social isolation on a Spiritual Retreat can also be a Positive & Healing experience...

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