In 1965 Paul Simon wrote, I’ve built walls A fortress, steep and mighty That none may penetrate I have no need of friendship Friendship causes pain. It’s laughter and it’s loving I disdain. I am a rock I am an island…And a rock feels no pain And an island never cries In the 10th century, BC, Solomon wrote, He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom. (Prov 18:1). Sometimes isolation can be good. Sometimes we need to get away, clear our