Silence gives one the space
to notice one's own thoughts.
Silence puts one in touch
with the reality of the heart,
whatever it might be.
Silence makes it easier
to watch one's actions.
Silence protects one
from oneself.
Silence of the human kind
allows other living things
to have a voice again
- the birds, the air, the insects . . .
even silence itself.
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Lovely. You've inspired me to search for and appreciate silence today. (Also, my first weeklong is coming up in Oct, so I will take this with me.) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh! exciting! I wish you best in this first weeklong.
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marguerite
I find your posts gentle and inspiring. We need more gentle:)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ann! I am glad. And I agree with you, the world could benefit from more gentleness . . .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Gives me a sigh of relief. And a memory -- watching two deer walk by, outside the dining hall at Cloud Mountain.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Stacy
Oh! yes, I saw the deers also. The first morning at the retreat . . .
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