The Secret of Longevity

What I enjoy is solitude. I’m fortunate that I can spend a lot of time by myself. It is very beneficial to be alone. The mind gets enormous amounts of rest, and a day’s silence gives you more energy. If you keep your mind blank for a while — and this is the sole purpose of meditation — you can enjoy solitude and you’ll find it empowering. The fact is, I get up at 4 O’clock in the morning and I sit in Silence for two hours and thinking and writing.