WE ARE EXPLORING THE PRACTICE
OF SOLITUDE
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Solitude is the
garden for our hearts which yearn for love. It is the place where our aloneness
can bear fruit. It is the home for our restless bodies and anxious minds.
Solitude, whether it is connected with a physical space or not, is essential
for our spiritual lives. It is not an easy place to be, since we are so insecure
and fearful that we are easily distracted by whatever promises immediate
satisfaction. Solitude is not immediately satisfying, because in solitude we
meet our demons, our addictions, or feelings of lust and anger, and our immense
need for recognition and approval. But if we do not run away, we will meet
there also the One who says: “Do not be afraid. I am with you, and I will guide
you through the valley of darkness."
-- Henri Nouwen in The
Dance of Life
+ So, get up and dance with your computer. Or your favorite tree. Or the birds out in your garden. Or the flowers. Or the space surrounding you.
Or your pet. And another human being is not out of the
question either.
+ I would love it if you offered a guest post on this
practice or any practice. And, I have
work to do on my
Solitude Page. Maybe you can help. Send an email with the subject “Solitude” or
“Guest Post” to
John@abundancetrek.com.
+ You can always find a link to any of the
Spiritual Explorations posts by going to http://abundancetrek.com/sepostsaccess.html
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