To see more clearly

 

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In solitude we see more clearly. Alone, in moments of prayer or meditation or simply in stillness, we breathe more deeply, see more fully, hear more keenly. We notice more and in the process we return to what is sacred.

~ Katrina Kenison 💚

https://purplerays.wordpress.com/2023/08/05/in-solitude-we-see-more-clearly-2/

Much too often we are plunged deep in our work and do not have much time for ourselves or some meditation.
The world wishes to occupy us completely with its useful and useless things. Thus, we are daily dragged along with the world’s romp, willingly or unwillingly.

How nice would it not be if we could put that questioning world aside for just a moment and enjoy sitting on a log above the water to watch all the fish and in the water the reflection of the free birds in the sky?

Loneliness a silent storm

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Solitude is a silent storm that breaks down all our dead branches.
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Finding taste in reading books

Those who find taste in reading good books,
is in a position to bear solitude,
anywhere and with great ease.

~ Mahatma Gandhi

Vivamos Videre, the more we live, the more we are a witness to life

Kone, Krusos, Kronos

“Listen to the Exhortation of the Dawn! Look to this Day! For it is Life, the very Life of Life. In its brief course lie all the Verities and Realities of your Existence. The Bliss of Growth, The Glory of Action, The Splendor of Beauty; For Yesterday is but a Dream, And To-morrow is only a Vision; But To-day well lived makes Every Yesterday a Dream of Happiness, And every Tomorrow a Vision of Hope. Look well therefore to this Day! Such is the Salutation of the Dawn!”

Kalidasa

The more we grow old, the more things we experience in life, some of them a great surprise, and a thing that makes us ponder at life itself.

It’s meaning, and our lot in it.

And we talk, and feel according as to what we consider it was good, or bad, but we did gain anything on it?

I mean even…

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Solitude

The Little Mermaid

“There are two types of solitude-one that pulls you into darkness and another one that pushes you towards light. While the former drowns a person in the tangled inferno of harrowing isolation, bottomless depression and lugubrious despondency; the latter transforms him to a fireball of energy when he is fully connected to his own being, thereby allowing the individual to get a glimpse of quintessential empyrean.”

-The Little Mermaid, MMXVI

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Unexpected Blessing

 

Joe Stout Writing

I was hesitant
to explore in the rain,
but having the mountains
all to myself
has been an unexpected blessing.

My thoughts are closer here,
and when my only distraction
is the sound of raindrops
on the car’s roof
my mind is free to wander
and find the thoughts
usually hidden by chaos.

In the process
I get to see
the mountains I love
being restored by rain,
and find peace in solitude.

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Thank you for reading!

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Reverse Solitudes

One Woman's Quest

Loneliness –
abandoned and rejected,
grieves unrestrained,
then hesitantly,
willingly,
opens to possibility,
discovering hope,
connection,
in solitude –

not alone

in solitude
connection
discovers hope,
opens to possibility,
hesitantly,
then willingly,
grief releases,
abandons and rejects
loneliness.

(Frank Hubeny is the host tonight for the dVerse Pub, and he challenges to write a reverse poem.  I found this one in my archives (2015) and with a little tweaking, I think it work.)

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Solitude

Rattlesnake Pete from the Umatilla Indian Reservation (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Everyday we all should detach ourselves for a moment from this world and find a secluded place for some set apart time with God.

From East Texas we can get Ed Christian’s World from an Indian whom seems to have had a wise grandfather. This man told him several times

“You best learn from the mistakes of others for you just plain don’t have enough time to make them all yourself.”

Growing up on an Indian Reservation, that proved to be very good advice for him he and his family were constantly in hot water over something. However he did put his advice to task and has learned several lessons in life that saved his skin and kept him out of trouble. {Choices we make in life}

He is aware that sometimes we can become so mesmerized by a “golden carrot” that we overlook the risks that are associated when we do have to make the right decision. It is nice that we can have an outside voice speaking into the situation. If we are willing we shall be able to find answers to our questions spoken by a Voice which is much mightier than any human voice.

According to that blog’s writer that time of chat can bring us a sort of a miracle drug when we also take some time to pray for others.

Not only does it bring results to the person you are praying for, it also lifts your spirits at the same time. {On Prayer}

Through prayer he has learned never to under estimate the power of God!

His compassion and love is overwhelming to us here on earth, but it is through His love we are even here. He is the referee of our troubled hearts and the source of all our joy.
Prayer is our medium to talk with Him and the gentle whispers and nudges come from Him in answer. He will listen to our cries of sorrow and the tears of joy. He is always there to provide an answer or a path of guidance and He never turns a deaf ear. {On Prayer}

Paul encouraged the Colossians to “continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving” (Col. 4:2).

Our prayers are a powerful force in the universe! {Prayer and Love}

But he reminds us that faith and love are essential to each other and that we may not forget the Golden Rule. In the Sermon on the Mount, when speaking of the sixth commandment, the master teacher, rabbi Jeshua, taught his disciples that acceptable worship of the Father was impossible if everything was not right with one’s brother.

After having taught us to pray,

“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors,”

Christ added,

“If you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

The writer of Ed Christian’s World is reminded of his younger days when his grandfather would tell him:

“Just because you don’t see His hand, don’t question His plan.”

God has a plan for each and everyone of us, we just have to be patient and listen to what He whispers to our hearts. {Silence}

In the bible every time Jesus prayed he went away from the crowd and prayed in seclusion. We are instructed in the bible to pray in a closet or some other place of privacy. The reason for doing this is so we can hear what His answer is. When He whispers in your ear or into your heart, it is best to be in a quiet place so you have no distractions from hearing His words. {Silence}

Are you willing to find some silence in the day where you take the time to be with the Most High? Are you prepared to follow Christ’s example and like him want to pray unceasingly?

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1Thessalonians 5:16-18)

For me this has been the most efficient way to talk with God. He is always there to guide my every move and I am always looking for ways to share the blessings He has given me. We are in continuous conversation with each other. {Prayer and Love}

At the close of the parable of the unmerciful servant, He applies His teaching in the words,

“So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses” (Matthew 18:35). {Prayer and Love}

Throughout the day we can ask the Most Almighty for guidance. When we come to a rough area it is Him we may trust and count on. He leads us through it. Let prayer be a continuous conversation. Come to see that His answers are always within reach.

The importance of listening can not be overstated. He is always there and always has the correct answer.

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further reading

1. Be Still and Know I am God
2. Keeping promises
3. Quote of the day
4. Sunday Worship: Proverbs 27:17
5. From the Slavery of our Desires to the Slavery of Allah
6. Call to Worship
7. Five Important Moments
8. In Time
9. Sunday: Morning Prayer
10. 5 Reasons Why I Can’t Wait for Sunday
11. rest
12. Anxiety Attacks and Peace Pleas
13. 10 Prayers for Great Parenting
14. Study: Prayer Reduces Temptation to Drink Alcohol
15. How Simple Faith and Prayer Can Lead Others to the Lord
16. Invitation
17. Should We Pray to Jesus?
18. Praying For Your Significant Other
19. A Prayer Through the Storms
20. Morning Prayer
21. Just a thought on God’s care (05/29/16)
22. Daily Bread – Call Upon The Lord

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