I came across this quote in yesterday’s Marginalean:
Solitude is not chosen, any more than destiny is chosen. Solitude comes to us if we have within us the magic stone that attracts destiny. ~Herman Hesse
Don’t know if that’s truth, but it is fascinating to think about!
Silence is my best friend. I roll around in it, it soothes and comforts and strengthens me, like being "led beside still waters". Love the poem, too, Julie.
Oh silence, I guess I value islands of silence in my day. And then try to be choosy about what sounds I expose myself to, esp news/current affairs type media. Great question Julie!
Love that hat! “Silence” pairs with an old Simon and Garfunkel song The Sounds of Silence. A bit dystopian. Today, silence is welcomed and the mode I prefer as I search for song birds and listen for their songs. As a defensive driver, silence in my car supports my attention-visual and auditory-for the unexpected. Silence is also supportive of Monday morning writing! Hurrah! (In my best inside voice mode)
Thank you Gary! I love the hats too. The neon yellow makes me smile.
The birdsong in the morning has been amazing here. I enjoy that so much. Thank you for sharing your relationship with silence and hope to see you later this morning. :)
I came across this quote in yesterday’s Marginalean:
Solitude is not chosen, any more than destiny is chosen. Solitude comes to us if we have within us the magic stone that attracts destiny. ~Herman Hesse
Don’t know if that’s truth, but it is fascinating to think about!
That it is very interesting quote. Thank you Gail for sharing it here with us. It's so great to hear from you.
Silence is my best friend. I roll around in it, it soothes and comforts and strengthens me, like being "led beside still waters". Love the poem, too, Julie.
" I roll around in it" I love this so much! Thank you Mary B. It resonates. Enjoy your day. :)
Oh silence, I guess I value islands of silence in my day. And then try to be choosy about what sounds I expose myself to, esp news/current affairs type media. Great question Julie!
"Islands of silence" this is brilliant. I hear you on the news, I have my husband fill me in on most of it. Thank you Margaret for sharing
Beautiful ❤️
thank you so much Nancy. I appreciate you reading and being here.
Love that hat! “Silence” pairs with an old Simon and Garfunkel song The Sounds of Silence. A bit dystopian. Today, silence is welcomed and the mode I prefer as I search for song birds and listen for their songs. As a defensive driver, silence in my car supports my attention-visual and auditory-for the unexpected. Silence is also supportive of Monday morning writing! Hurrah! (In my best inside voice mode)
Thank you Gary! I love the hats too. The neon yellow makes me smile.
The birdsong in the morning has been amazing here. I enjoy that so much. Thank you for sharing your relationship with silence and hope to see you later this morning. :)
I think for me it's peace. Peace is with me big in solitude. But also in the joyful pandemonium of a boisterous classroom.
Thank you Claudette. Yes, I feel this too. Peaceful. It was so great to see you on Saturday and the kids loved the banana bread. xox