I am being drawn into silence.

On a typical morning when I sit in my study, I begin the day by listening to a guided mediation. I tend to be a bit restless, even in a contemplative posture my mind is busy. Frequently, I have to pause the daily meditation and back it up a bit because mentally I’ve wandered off. Afterwards, music plays in the background as I pray and journal.
Lately though, my thoughts have been quieter, I’m less distracted. When the mediation ends, I sit in this beautiful silence. There’s no traffic on this country road, and the house lies sleeping. A deep quiet envelops me. Realization dawns that I don’t want to fill this moment with sound. This silence is gentle and welcoming; a sweet time of treasuring a journey inward.
I wonder if this comfort with silence is signaling inner change.

My mind and spirit have found stillness. Is this what peace feels like? As I ponder this new thing, a favorite verse comes mind:

Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 47:10)

It amazes me how words we’ve always known one day spring from the page and take on richer meaning. A connection is made between this beautiful silence, and the divine.
Eventually, I notice the sound of the wind breaking through the quiet, nature is breathing, the world waking up.

With the new year, I’ve reestablished my yoga practice. My awareness of my breath is heightened as I move through the sequence of poses. How lovely it is to connect to your breathing! It causes me to notice how often during the day, when the pace gets hectic, that I hold my breath. I remind myself then to pause for a deep cleansing breath.

Hearing the gentle passage of air as it leaves my body, I think about how good it is to be alive.
Gratitude fills me as I consider the challenges of the last two years. I am well now! Strengthened and energetic. A soft smile blooms deep within me as I remember all the gifts of the journey. The greatest treasure is the love that was poured over me, nourishing and sustaining me. I will carry it with me always.

Indeed, silence is an inspiring place to begin a new day.
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! (Psalm 46:10)

This week, may you find some beautiful silent moments tucked in between the sounds of a busy life.