To thoughtful soul the solitude retires

So said Omar Khayyam. I first read it when I was 10 years old. For me meaning held no importance. To quote Omar Khayyam was my pride. Everyone in the family praised me and I was on cloud nine.

But age brings realization and perspective. So as I grew ad studied psychology and philosophy, the real meaning of the quote dawned on me. Solitude itself is just a concept but it becomes a life style with a thoughtful soul. Here, solitude gets its real place. It stimulates the mind? No, rather makes it more contemplative and reflecting.

Our ancient sages and philosophers through out history have discussed solitude. Deepak Chopra tells to spend sometime every day in solitude. But how many of us do that?

 More importantly, how many of us want to do that or have the courage to do that? I discussed being alone sometime ago but solitude is a little different according to me.  

The concept is very important to me and I want you to give your input. So what do you mean by solitude?

Please say.