But when we enter into silence
we encounter a lot of inner noises, often so disturbing
that a busy and distracting life
seems preferable to a time of silence.
Two disturbing "noises" present themselves quickly in our silence:
the noise of lust and the noise of anger.
Lust reveals our many unsatisfied needs,
anger our many unresolved relationships.
But lust and anger are very hard to face.
Henri Nouwen
I have indeed had much time for stillness this week
yet have needed to carve out space for silence
Henri is right, so right.
The inner voices often shout much louder than the world.
quiet in the stillness with Sandy
the soft inner voice
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loud inner voices
for sure
This sage theologian brought so much wisdom.
ReplyDeleteI also find that repeating scripture, favored verses or Christ's promises, until the the mental voices cease and the Holy voice pierces the din, brings peace.
Silence in my life ... if put in place by the Lord ... is one thing I could adjust to. If not from Him, but only from ME "hiding" away from the challenging stuff on my plate ... THEN I must NOT be silent. [And I'm known for my noisiness, more than for my silentness ... are you sure you want me to visit you???]
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