In a few weeks these elections will come and go. Some of us will be happy with the outcome and some of us will not. There is never a perfect outcome because we are imperfect people. However, what I hope you discover is this sacred silence that fills us with peace now will continue to fill us with peace after. These 10 minutes are not about us reaching out toward God but allowing God to reach us. It is not discovering God in the silence but discovering that when we allow ourselves to be quiet, we find God is always with us. His peace and comfort are always available. The silence is where our minds discover what our hearts already know, God's love for us. Henry Nouwen wrote "As I grow older, I discover more and more the greatest gift I have to offer is my own joy of living, my own inner peace, my own silence and solitude, my own sense of well-being. When I ask myself, who helps me the most I must answer the one who is willing to share his or her life with me." When we are willing to give ourselves the gift of silence, which heals our heart and mind, we discover that by taking care of ourselves we become people who have more to give to others. We release our tension and replenish our hearts and minds with God's love and God's peace. And then we can give what we have received to our families and community. I hope you will try this 10-minute transformative practice by spending 10 minutes with God. Try it daily for just five days. Please let me know if it works for you. #peaceofmind #centeringprayer #sacredspace #silenceisgolden #seekinggoddaily #jesuscalling #alwayspresent #prayer #godlovesyou (at Quandary Peak) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQrhPXHX0S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tcuj0hfi0gjf
