‘Twas the Write before Christmas #7
I’ve been alone when I’m surrounded by friends
How could the silence be so loud?
The value of silence for prayer…
‘Silence requires the discipline to recognize the urge to get up and go again as a temptation to look elsewhere for what is close at hand. It offers the freedom to stroll in your own inner yard, and to rake up the leaves there and clear the paths so you can easily find the way to your heart.
Perhaps there will be much fear and uncertainty when you first come upon ‘unfamiliar terrain’., but slowly and surely you will discover an order and familiarity which deepens your longing to stay home….whenever you come upon this silence it seems as though you have received a gift, one which is ‘promising’ in the true sense of the word. It promises new life. It is the silence of peace and prayer, because it brings you back to the One who is leading you.’
– Henri Nouwen
“The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing… not healing, not curing… that is a friend who cares.”
– Henri Noumen
Prompt: To seek the Light.
Have a wonderful day friends,
Yvette…x
Yvette's Twistedvines 
Wonderful thoughts on silence. It really is a gift which is often under appreciated. Lovely photos again. The sun in the 3rd one is very compelling.
You are so right, Yvette!
These are such wonderful photos. and I love the quote you displayed. Sometimes I need silence just to catch my thoughts.
Lovely post and pics Yvette, Have a nice week xx jeanetteann
Silence in loneliness can be a hard cross to bear , but as you say , sometimes one must clear the path to a new direction
Emu