“Both community and solitude must be embraced for what they truly are and not be used as escapes, one from the other. Each has its moments of pain and suffering; each has its moments of tranquil peace and deep connection, joyful experiences of God in God’s many manifestations.”

Healey, Bede. “Psychological Investigations and Implications for Living Together Alone.” in Belisle, Peter-Damian, editor. The Privilege of Love: Camaldolese Benedictine Spirituality. (Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical Press, 2002), p. 127.