How quiet are you?
The quiet can come at any time. When we are sad, when we miss someone, when we grieve or are depressed. There is a quiet within and a quiet around us. I can have the house quiet or filled with music and the quiet within is still there. I feel like that post at times. An emptiness that I wonder will ever be filled. I did learn long ago only what is meant to fill it will do it. People try to replace that emptiness with activity, work, drugs, alcohol...but in the long run it is still there. You can't escape from it because it is within.
I have been asked how are you. "Fine. Just quiet." First of all that is all usually a lie. We may not want to talk about it, can't find the words to talk about it, know if we do say what is on our mind they may not understand or it is better if you don't share. Instead of just listening and giving a hug, we get advice. Learn to be a listener without giving advice. Just letting someone know you are there. Or, I can deflect. "Oh? I didn't notice I was quiet." What do you say when it happens to you?
Thank you Heartly Simple!
Absence of judgement. There are very few who can not judge something or someone all of the time. For some it is difficult to even some of the time. It means fully accepting who that person is, whether you agree or not and not taking anything internally that is not yours to take. Love is such a complicated and yet uncomplicated emotion.
I think it is time for me to go silent for a while. May your Saturday bring you blessings and peace.
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