tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680282344162469445.post8858310425273209068..comments2023-09-30T06:31:56.558-07:00Comments on Living Stones Community: The Importance of Being Still, part 2living stoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444266250380793763noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680282344162469445.post-88600481055521907552009-09-23T13:06:23.218-07:002009-09-23T13:06:23.218-07:00Sarah, it's so good to see you back on the blo...Sarah, it's so good to see you back on the blog again! Thank you for sharing. And your insight into and response to all your drama of the past several months is insightful and encouraging for all of us. We need each other, I think. We reinforce the perspectives and character each one of us needs to live out this contemplative spirituality. Rich blessings on you and your beloved in these early days of your marriage!<br />--RickeyRChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06953614290688725077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680282344162469445.post-86280702284368083912009-09-21T15:26:54.802-07:002009-09-21T15:26:54.802-07:00Sarah, I love this confession!
"I missed bea...Sarah, I love this confession!<br /><br />"I missed beauty because I was not paying attention, and I let go of silence without considering the consequences. But the Spirit was there and was forgiving and present and loving even when I was not."<br /><br />There are few days that I could go without admitting something similar. But you're right, there is a surprising amount of grace in the moment and a honeymoon every now and then. Thank you for this!Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05709676159876141686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680282344162469445.post-22607561401608212222009-09-13T19:31:17.530-07:002009-09-13T19:31:17.530-07:00Sarah, What a joy to hear your "half" of...Sarah, What a joy to hear your "half" of the story. I appreciate how you value the silence, and have found "the Spirit was there and was forgiving and present and loving even when I was not." That's often how it goes, But it was your ending that spoke clearest, "In the days that followed the wedding, I found myself as soft and open to the Spirit and to others as I have often been after spending a week in silence." Ah, the gift of love in operation. How beautiful! I'm touched and encouraged. Rich blessings on you and Liam--Annaliving stoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444266250380793763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680282344162469445.post-39572699700716515202009-09-13T17:25:04.072-07:002009-09-13T17:25:04.072-07:00Thank you for sharing these reflections.
Being b...Thank you for sharing these reflections. <br /><br />Being both a teacher and a married person (as a number of us are), I can relate.<br /><br />I like especially your idea of "planting pockets of silence."<br /><br />May God continue to bless your marriage in such ways!Paul T. Corriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763011561669230915noreply@blogger.com