EMBRACING THE BEAUTY OF SACRED SILENCE
INTENTIONALITY
Creating what we authentically desire around an experience
THIS is one of my favorite traditions during the holiday season…
To simply sit in my living room with a roaring fire in the fireplace, the Christmas tree all aglow with white twinkling lights and a beautiful golden star on top, and Fraser Fir scented candles lit all around.
With a soft, fluffy blanket wrapped around my legs, I curl comfortably on the sofa with my faithful companions always close by, and I allow myself to just BE.
I breathe a deep sigh of relief and connection as I enter this sacred ritual of enjoying the energy of this time of year.
I find peace and restoration in the silence.
During the busyness of my day, the quiet brings me back into connection with myself, my soul, and with Spirit.
This time of year is holy to me. It has a supernatural way of opening up space for me to be in the gratitude, appreciation, inspiration, and most of all, the interconnectedness of the season.
As I write, I look out the window and see the winter landscape that, while barren, is still so beautiful to me.
The sky always amazes me during the winter, often a cloud-streaked faded blue with a gentler, low-hanging sun, and it (along with the blessed silence I’m experiencing at the moment) urges me to pause as I ponder my intentions this holiday season.
FOR MANY OF US, HOWEVER…
(Holiday wonder aside)
The rapidly compounding obligations, “shoulds,” stresses and deadlines always seem to have a way of stealthily drawing our eye and focus away from this inimitable season of beauty, connection, and love.
EVEN NOW.
My to-do list grows louder with each passing minute, practically SHOUTING AT ME in a desperate attempt to break my solace…
and it occurs to me...
Although merry and bright…this season is
LOUD.
Thus, with everything going on…
How can we regulate and reorient ourselves to avoid missing the magic?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
BY INTENTIONALLY CREATING THE TIME & SPACE TO EXPERIENCE
SACRED SILENCE.
Silence provides us with the type of gifts that no other giver can bestow...but ONLY if you step into it (again...) with intention.
Sometimes, we may only experience the beautiful sacredness of the quiet (yet it’s exactly what we needed), while other times we find ourselves listening to Spirit or even our own soul.
Regardless, silence allows us the space to both dream and receive, but it’s up to us to seek it out.
HOW MANY OF US ARE ALREADY DROWNING IN THE NOISE?
If that’s you (whether now or later), regulate and reorient yourself this holiday season
BY SEEKING THE SILENCE.
Then…
BY ASKING YOURSELF :
What does this time of year really mean to me?
If I could wave a magic wand and have this time truly be what I authentically desire, what would look different than what I’m currently experiencing?
What is it that feels good or comforting to me right now?
And finally…
Be still...Be silent...and LISTEN FOR THE ANSWERS.
And so, dear friends, amidst the busyness and mounting obligations of the season (as well as the celebrating and connecting!), give yourself the priceless gift of scheduling and meeting with silence.
It is HERE that you will find your intention as well as grace to create the holiday season your soul genuinely craves.