In this world of rapidity, haste, and urgency, where instant has become the norm and the norm has become tedious, the importance of Quietness and Solitude has seemingly been forgotten. We fill our daily schedules to the point where there remains little, if any, time to simply sit quietly, close our eyes, and unwind. We participate in every imaginable activity; we flutter from community event to social outing; we hurry to work, hurry to the gym, rush home, race through a meal in order to dash back out the door again until we fall into bed in the attempt to cram in a few hours of sleep before we start it all over again.
Life around us is bustling and bursting, blaring with boisterous babbling and blatantly brazen brashness that bewilders and befuddles. From the minute we bounce out of bed, we fill our eyes and ears with sound and images; we hurry our hands with smart technology; we drink copious quantities of caffeinated energy drinks so we can rush to and fro, rarely taking a moment to smell the roses or sit amoung the lilies. Yet Peace Pervades Peacefully. Tranquility Settles Tenderly. Serenity Rests Calmly. And the only way to attain these Treasures is to do the same.
Turn off the tunes and open the window so you may listen to the birds singing. Stop from rushing and Sigh in the warmth of the afternoon breeze. Forego meeting the crowd at the pub and Walk quietly along a burbling stream to listen to its purifying laughter. Turn off the lights and Gaze at the stars to wonder with awe. Put down the i-device and pick up a daisy to pluck its petals pensively or Run your hands through the feathering fronds of a whispering willow to feel tranquility seeping into your soul. Sit quietly in contemplation of the singular Majesty and Mystery of your own beating heart and Take stock of each Precious breath.
In that Quietude, where technology pauses and the human condition returns, the simple, understated gesture of folding your hands, closing your eyes, and bowing your head can have a far greater and more lasting effect upon your day and your life than any latest tune, text message, tweet, post, or energy drink. In that Silence, where all the rushing stops and a measure of Harmony returns, Peace will Pervade. Tranquility will Settle, and Serenity will Calm; teaching the mind that Opens to their gentle Presence that all the Wealth and Power in the world cannot replace the Blessing of a single moment spent Touching the Spirit.
~Morgan~
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BooknVolume 
I think you’ve read my mind. Beautifully done.
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I am becoming an advocate for this little utilized thing called Quiet anymore, huh? 🙂
Thank You Ever So~
Blessings and Peace~
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You too, pal
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Exactly! Love that “b” alliteration. While there is a vitality and vigor to the every day clamor, I have always needed to find the quiet beauty of the beach or my garden or just relax reading a lot of the time.
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LOL I had fun with the B’s 🙂 I try to keep my post light, not too preachy, and that just worked out well.
Thank You Ever So~
Blessings and Peace~
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Morgan,
GREAT article and well written! We are very privileged to know the Creator of the universe, and as such there are millions of wonders to see; however, we are too busy to see them. Like you so succinctly stated in your post, we need to get away from the hustle and bustle of our daily routine and enjoy the wonders of God’s marvelous creation. Whenever possible we should go outside and see, feel, and smell what’s there, and in the stillness of the moment, look up to God in adoration, gratitude, and praise. May the LORD continue to bless other people through your inspired writings!
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Mike, I do thank you for your kindness and insights. You are so very right, there is such treasure to be found in stillness.
Your final sentence is a true Blessing to me and comes at a very poignant time. THANK YOU 🙂
Blessings and Peace~
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we became the microwave society when we forgot to sit down to dinner as families, i guess it’s been an experience, it’s the limits we put on love, the fear we allow others to create for us, and our yearning for inspiring leaders, great story, blessings
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Yes we really did and the loss is all ours.
Thank You Ever So~
Blessings and Peace~
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hahaha. Did this come from our musings? In any case, beautifully put and absolutely true!
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Yes, Ihsan, it did. As soon as I made that comment on your post, I wrote this. I was wonderfully Inspired 🙂
happens to me alot, really. Ill be “chatting” with someone and the Spiritual Light will go on.
Thank You Ever So~
Blessings and Peace~
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Yes, the slightest thing can turn that spark into a flame!
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so true, Morgan, so sad, also
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Agreed 🙂 or Agreed 😦 depending…
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Reblogged this on georgeforfun.
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