--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: To be alone and to be drunk with your own…" description: "\"To be alone and to be drunk with your own aloneness is what meditation is all about. Be in the world, but don't be of it.\" — Rajneesh" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/684/rajneesh-54_aloneness_to-be-alone-and-to-be-drunk-with-your-ow_2928466.jpg" --- # To be alone and to be drunk with your own aloneness is… ![“To be alone and to be drunk with your own aloneness is what meditation is all about. Be in the world, but don't be of it.” quote by Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/684/rajneesh-54_aloneness_to-be-alone-and-to-be-drunk-with-your-ow_2928466.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/684/rajneesh-54_aloneness_to-be-alone-and-to-be-drunk-with-your-ow_2928466.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/684/rajneesh-54_aloneness_to-be-alone-and-to-be-drunk-with-your-ow_2928466.jpg) > “To be alone and to be drunk with your own aloneness is what meditation is all about. Be in the world, but don't be of it.” [Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rajneesh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Meditation involves embracing solitude, not escaping the world. **In simple terms:** Alone yet present in life. Key Takeaway Practice mindful presence without attachment. Themes meditation solitude presence detachment spirituality Mood calm introspective Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - daily meditation - solitary reflection - engaging with society - balancing inner and outer life Key Concepts mindfulness philosophy inner peace Questions to Reflect On - How do you stay connected while meditating? - What does “not be of it” mean to you? 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