No writing on the solitary, meditative dimensions of life can say anything that has not already been said better by the wind in the pine trees…or the silence and peace that is “heard” when the rain wanders freely among the hills and forests. But what can the wind say where there is no hearer?
Thomas Merton, THOUGHTS ON SOLITUDE
So maybe our task is to be present and listen or what Merton refers to as the hearer.
4 Comments
Earl
…a listener and also an observer.
Monte Stevens
So very true!!!
geri oster
I was blessed to be able to do a bit of that listening and observing out and away this morning. Nice! Monte this photo is so beautiful and comforting. Thank you. Love from both of us. Blessings all.
Monte Stevens
Thank you for being a regular commenter and checking my site out. Blessings to you two!