Silence

In the attitude of silence
the soul finds the path
in a clearer light,
and what is elusive and deceptive
resolves itself into crystal clearness.
Our life is a long and
arduous quest after Truth.
-Mahatma Gandhi

There are so many quotes about silence and stillness, the majority of which speak straight to my heart. This one is no different. I love that it includes the element of the quest after Truth…my own Truth. And, yes, there are times that the quest is arduous, yet the growth and connection and worth it.

I am coming to terms with how much silence I need, and how often I need it. There needs to be some rebalancing of time to offer the space my soul seeks…sometimes cries out for. Even though I prefer sleep, I love the quiet of the middle of the night, listening to the owls. I also love the early morning when the birds are inviting me to wake up and hear their song. I savor the mental quiet when I meditate or do a layout. I am fulfilled by the peaceful calm in my heart when I play the piano. I simply seek immersion in all of it. I feel it all right under the surface…the desire to have the silence and solitude to be.

I love my work…all aspects of it. I honor the relationships I have with my clients and my students. I trust the connection and support shared. Yet here I sit with this intense desire to have silence and solitude. I’m even surprised at the lack of thoughts to share at this moment. One would think that’s the answer that I need…stop writing and find silence. I know all I need to know in this moment. I have all the answers I need. My heart and soul seek respite…and I’m going to offer that to myself as fully as I am able.