silence: “… In this observing is the total absence of yourself. It is your real presence …” ~ Jean Klein
Profound words from Jean … that need no qualification or elaboration …
Words that perfectly capture what “emerged” 🙂 … as today’s post was being “created” …
And instead of the usual process of reading, curating, “assessment,” images search etc etc … there was a pause … inviting a natural draw to retreat … deeper into stillness … silence … consequently …… this week our usual weekly post is being deferred to next week …
Also, in today’s “process” … certain gems – from Jean – “grabbed” our attention … and a “voice within” said “… share these …” … so …
Why Silence?
The one established in silence lives in constant offering, in prayer without asking, in thankfulness, in continual love.
Be knowingly silent as often as you can and you will no longer be prey to the desire to be this or that. You will discover in the everyday events of life the deep meaning behind the fulfilment of the whole …
~~ Jean Klein
This is just the barest of glimpses into Jean Klein’s Invitation to Silence: Sayings to Awaken the Self (from New Sarum Press) … in time we’ll likely be able to share more from this treasure trove.
… and for even more on such nourishment here is a page with a collection of our posts on meditation …
Opening Quote & the subsequent ones: Invitation to Silence: Sayings to Awaken the Self by Jean Klein.
Images: (edited and logo added): Featured and 1) Bend Oregon Sparks Lake with vibrant sunrise clouds and reflection by mdurson. All purchased from 123rtf and/or depositphotos. All are for use only on our website/social channels (these images are not permitted to be shared separate from this post).
