Solitude is often not a person’s first choice. Most cultures extol the virtues of social connectivity and communities are structured accordingly. Many people even believe that being alone can lead to depression.

However, many people find a real benefit in doing some things alone. It allows one to enjoy an activity at your own pace, doing it in your own way. It also allows for a quiet focus without having to engage in conversation. Being alone, however, does not seem to be the goal of most peopl...