I am appreciating more and more the value of finding that – ‘Inner Silence’ – the silence experienced – from within.

It’s not been something that has been particularly encouraged – or taught – but definitely something that I have sought throughout most of my life.

I love the way someone put it here – “When you become aware of silence – immediately there is that state of inner still alertness – you are present – you have stepped out of thousands of years of collective human conditioning”.

There is a truth – that rings loud and clear for me here – and that is the way in which I can – and have over the years – imbibed those – ‘years of collective human conditioning’ – which have led me on pathways not always conducive to the inner silence – I have so often craved – the silence in which I am – ‘truly present’.

Life is full of noise – but I have found that – even in the midst of all the sounds that surround me – I can experience silence – simply by – shifting my attention – for – “Silence is not an absence of sound – but rather a shifting of attention toward sounds that speak to the soul”.

And that for me – is what is of the utmost importance in my life – that connection – that speaks to my soul. Or to put it this way – “Settle yourself in solitude – and you will come upon Him – in yourself” – and that is when I am – ‘truly present’ – being at one – and complete.

For – “Silence is the place to remember – what your soul already knows” – and I love that – for my heart is warmed – and my soul stirred – simply by inviting that stillness into my life – and – it enriches me so.

Blessings – Lois