If you have a trust in and an expectation of your own solitude,
everything that you need to know will be revealed to you.
~John O’Donohue
Certain springs are tapped only when we are alone. Women need solitude in order to find again the true essence of themselves; that firm strand which will be the indispensable center of a whole web of human relationships. ~Anne Morrow Lindbergh
He(Jesus) said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.” ~Mark 6:31 ✝
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Sacred Touches 
OH yes, I would love to have the solitude to relax and maybe even start painting one day. Or at least start sketching. I really used to enjoy that but life got in the way.
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Oh, I hope you get to do that some day, V. I love owning my own time. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Great quotes and image. Solitude is something we all need. I am an extrovert but I need solitude. I need to hear my heart beating and investigate what is in my mind. Thank you for sharing this post. Hugs, Barbara
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You are so welcome! Thanks again, for the reblog. 🙂 ❤
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Oh Natalie. This is beautiful. I love Einstein quotes.
You know, I enteted my Reader just now to search specifically for your post as I’m having my morning quiet time.
Love and hugs 😊💕
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Thanks! And how sweet of you Staci to look specifically for my post for your quiet time. I hope it was worth the trouble. Love and hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Most definitely Natalie. Your posts are posts for reflection, and a quiet time is the perfect time to read one of your posts.
Hope you are feeling much better.
Love and hugs.
🙂 ❤
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I am a firm believer in the importance of shutting out the never-ending din of noise that berates our minds bodies and souls day in and day out–seeking that oh so sacred time of silence and solitude–for it is in the quiet and solitude when we can finally actually hear God call our name
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Amen and amen, my friend! I just have to have my down and quiet time. You and I both had to deal with huge amounts of never-ending and often senseless noise in the classroom. Here’s the peace and quiet that opens the door to Grace! Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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I think that is why I so relish the silence and quiet nowadays—I no longer even listen to the radio in the car—as I think you are right in that we spent so many years in a din of noise, chatter and chaos otherwise known as high school 🙂
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Thanks so much for this beautiful post! I appreciated it so much I wrote it down ☺ As an artist I can so well relate to what was said… it’s nice to have such a poetical reminder of its benefits.
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Oh you are so very welcome. I’m a would be artist myself, and I know how valuable our quiet time is.
I pray you have a very restful and quiet week. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Lovely, so true
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Thanks, Raewyn, I’m glad you agree! Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Such a wonderful spot to sit and view the world, love the Einstein quote.
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Oh it would be a great spot, wouldn’t it, Charlie?! I have similar spots in my yard as well. And old Einstein had some great things to say, I’ve found.
Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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What a pretty place in the photo.
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Oh, I so agree, Brenda! I should take photos of places that I sit in around my yard. Perhaps I shall do that next spring. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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You should. I hope I see them. 🙂
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Oh you will when I post them. 🙂 ❤
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You have creates a beautiful refuge, escape and heavenly haven, Natalie. My little apt is l I ke a special quiet place nut now that they built the labyrinth across the Stream at OWU, I go there and let tranquility seep into my bones. I think you saw my labyrinth post. Wasn’t it beautiful? ☆♡just next door to me. . .:)
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Oh this isn’t mine, Robin. I wish it were though. I do have little places to sit and think and enjoy in my yard, I just haven’t thought to take photos of them.
But next spring, I shall do that. Ooooh I’m sure that labyrinth is a wonderful peaceful place to visit. It is beautiful indeed. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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I loved this. I really identify with it. There is a quote by L.M Montgomery that I like that expresses the same idea. I will have to go find it. 🙂
Hugs and Blessings,
Theresa
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Oh, I’d love to read it, Theresa. I hope you do find it. I’m glad you enjoyed this post. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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