Soledad, la deseable y la indeseable. Observaciones espirituales

Abstract

La soledad es un infierno. No obstante, existen dos tipos de soledad: la deseable para estar solos y la indeseable, o la que nos conduce a un aislamiento. Este artículo presenta el combate entre ambas. Librarlo –ser contemplativos a cómo se desarrolla y tomar parte en el asunto– conlleva una decisión: la confianza absoluta en Dios. Primero, presentaremos la soledad, la que separa y la que nos vincula para, en segundo lugar, describir una serie de parejas de baile que iluminen esta lucha espiritual. Concluiremos con el relato del Evangelio del herido, aquel que vivió la soledad, deseable y la indeseable.

Solitude is hell. However, there are two types of solitude: the desirable, when we want to be alone, and the undesirable, which makes us feel lonely. This article reveals the battle between them. Releasing it – observing how it develops and taking part in it – entails a decision: to have absolute trust in God. First, we present the concept of solitude, that which separates and binds us, before moving on to describe a series of dance partners that illustrate this spiritual struggle. We conclude with the parable of the wounded man, the one who experienced solitude, both desirable and undesirable.