Creativity
“The discipline of solitude is one of the most powerful disciplines.
It is a simple though not easy, way to free us from the slavery of our
occupations and preoccupations and begin to hear
The voice that makes all things new.”
--Henri Nouwen
Making All Things New, page 75
Now here is a major challenge for each of us – creating a space to be alone for a few minutes each day. Listening to silence is wonderful, but it can be tough to feel comfortable in silence. We are surrounded by distractions and interruptions, we are surrounded by noise and busy schedules, and in fact we’ve even created “surround sound”!
Oh for the moments of silence! I’ve recently returned from a camping trip with some of the grandchildren. The days were filled with energy and exploration that seems to naturally happen when privileged to spend time with a 2 and 4 year old. After they retired for the night, I was able to take some quiet time by the campfire. It was good to simply listen to the “silent” sounds of nature surrounding me. The challenge now is to find ways to be still and discover life’s renewing energy source at work within, day after day after day.
A prayer: God be near me as I creatively develop places of solitude. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
09.15.11
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