Living in solitude and living in silence are two separate things. The former is easy, the latter humanly impossible.
One can live a solitary life without social engagements, and on days when one does not need to work, one can be alone without seeing or talking to anyone.
Silence does not come with solitude.
Silence is not merely an absence of audible sounds, it is a continuous (rather than occasional) absence of thoughts, worries and desires.
To have this silence, complete fulfillment is a requirement which can only come from God.
Complete fulfillment is when one no longer desires anything, when the Holy Spirit has filled every void, when the longing to be united with God is satisfied and when the peace of Christ within is eternal.
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