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Blissful Rest In The Midst Of A Busy Life

This beautiful picture was taken by Linda Wilson, a friend of mine, and it captures perfectly for me the sense of peace and calm I am seeking as I go off on another silent retreat this weekend.

This time last year was my first retreat and the entire experience was new. I had no idea what I would find in the silence and wondered if I could even be quiet for 3 full days without going crazy. What I discovered at that retreat has transformed my life. I now sit quietly in contemplation for 20 minutes every day. It connects me to myself, to my soul, and to God. It allows me to find a depth of rest I have never experienced before and I can feel the physical longing of my body as the weekend gets closer.

The busy pace of my life and the pressing deadlines of my book are already beginning to fade in importance and I am ready to simply sit. It is a gift I intend to offer myself every year and is a wonderful invitation to rest in the midst of a very busy and fulfilling life.

I hope that you, too, find ways to simply sit and allow yourself time to notice those deep inner messages that are trying to find their way to the surface awareness of your mind and heart.

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