Comments on: Cacophony of Silence

By: Yvette

Yvette — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:16:24 +0000

In reply to Julie. Oh my yes! It's a new favorite for me!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 01:36:24 +0000

You deserve some silent moments. How sweet they are. XO

By: Dianne

Dianne — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:01:51 +0000

Beautifully said. Silence really is Golden.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 20:50:41 +0000

Thank you for the beautifully written reminder, Allie. You’re speaking my language as a mental health nurse:). This is one of my soapboxes and yet I have difficulty following this advice:/! It is so important to our overall health to rest. We are wholly effected more than we realize by stress: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. If we do not take time to rest regularly, eventually our bodies will demand rest. God has told us to regularly rest since Creation! I know I need to develop the habit of being quiet so I can hear His “still, small voice”. Thank you, Allie!

By: Linda Jenkins

Linda Jenkins — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:34:10 +0000

Thanks, Allie, for reminding me that Barnes and Noble is, indeed, a great retreat space. Even though it is usually pretty quiet around my house, staying here to write or to read is not a retreat space, for the condo keeps screaming, “Dust me, finish the laundry, freshen the bathrooms, and vacuum the floors!” A table at Barnes and Noble and a good cup of coffee is therapeutic and inspirational. Looking forward to staking out my space tomorrow.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:32:49 +0000

Thanks, Yvette, for reminding me of one of my favorite reads!! Went back to it just to enjoy some favorite quotes. Here’s one… “What matters is that one, for a time, be inwardly attentive. [We] must be the pioneer in this turning inward for strength….and from looking inward [we] gain this inner strength which [those] in an outward active life did not as often find.” Ann Morrow Lindbergh

By: Allie Taylor

Allie Taylor — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:00:51 +0000

In reply to Yvette.

Yeah, it’s a balance isn’t it? I usually write at my kitchen counter. “Gifts from the Sea”…YES! 🙂

By: Allie Taylor

Allie Taylor — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:58:31 +0000

In reply to Lori. Thnx. friend. Yeah, I haven't figured out that silence thing either... in progress.

By: Aunt Pinkie

Aunt Pinkie — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:24:52 +0000

So glad you got that break! Recharging is something we all need!

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:32:28 +0000

I haven’t really figured out the silence thing yet, but I like the thought of it. Beautifully written, friend.