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Limiting Our World by Limiting Our Words

Posted on December 14, 2021 by hernibs

The limits of my language mean the limits of my world…Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent. ~Ludwig Wittgenstein

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Compassion

Posted on February 28, 2021 by hernibs

Like honesty, compassion may be expressed through verbal means but its basic form of communication is silence. ~ Clark E. Moustakas

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Only When

Posted on July 10, 2020 by hernibs

Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance. … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 1, 2020 by hernibs

May the stars carry your sadness away, May the flowers fill your heart with beauty, May hope forever wipe away your tears. And above all, may silence make you strong. ~Chief Dan George

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Silence

Posted on January 9, 2020 by hernibs

“The ego uses words to get what it wants. When we are in an argument with our family, friends, or colleagues, that is what we do. We pull out the words that give us power, make us look right or … Continue reading →

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Silence

Posted on September 7, 2019 by hernibs

Silence is the sacred space where Divine Presence dwells. Silence is the sound of the Divine Voice. Silence is the screen upon which Divine Spirit projects its visions and dreams. Ego on the other hand, loves noise and mass entertainment. … Continue reading →

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Just Stop

Posted on May 16, 2019 by hernibs

Sit, breathe, listen to sounds you have not heard before. Don’t miss out on the beauty while always searching for more. Breathe wisdom from the silence, healing from the air learn to stop and learn to wait, when nothing more … Continue reading →

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Silence

Posted on February 1, 2019 by hernibs

Silence is the safety zone of conversation. ~ Arnold H. Glasgow

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Peace and Quiet

Posted on November 10, 2018 by hernibs

Enjoying the quiet of the woods today – towhees talking, ravens gossiping, silence, crunch of gravel underfoot Peace. This is what we need to progress towards, more peace in our towns, in our world, in ourselves. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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Inner Peace

Posted on April 26, 2018 by hernibs

Fuge tace et quiesce – Live in solitude, silence and inner peace.

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Only Then

Posted on May 13, 2017 by hernibs

Only when you drink from the river of silence, shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then shall you begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs then shall you truly dance. … Continue reading →

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LISTENING

Posted on January 10, 2017 by hernibs

I have learned silence from the talkative, tolerance from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind. I should not be ungrateful to those teachers. ~Kahlil Gibran

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Silence Please

Posted on June 22, 2016 by hernibs

The ego gets what it wants with words. The soul finds what it needs in silence. ~Max Picard

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Strength

Posted on May 9, 2016 by hernibs

Strength is born in the deep silence of long-suffering hearts; not amidst joy.   ~Felicia Hemans

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Just Stop

Posted on June 3, 2015 by hernibs

Sit, breathe, listen sounds you have not heard before. Don’t miss out on the beauty for that list tacked to your door. Breathe wisdom from the silence, healing from the air learn to stop and learn to wait, when nothing … Continue reading →

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