“The soul speaks its truth only under quiet, inviting, and trustworthy conditions.

The soul is like a wild animal–tough, resilient, savvy, self-sufficient, and yet exceedingly shy. If we want to see a wild animal, the last thing we should do is to go crashing through the woods, shouting for the creature to come out. But if we are willing to walk quietly into the woods and sit silently for an hour or two at the base of a tree, the creature we are waiting for may well emerge, and out of the corner of an eye we will catch a glimpse of the precious wildness we seek.”1

 

Take that quiet walk into the woods today. Let every breath in, and every breath out be embraced within the silence of your tough, resilient, savvy, and self-sufficient soul.

What are you hearing in the silence of your soul?

The sabbath was made for you.


 

1Palmer, Parker J. Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation (Kindle Locations 106-110). Kindle Edition.