Both my father and my grandmother used to say, “silence is golden” my father would then say, “now shut up!” Both are long ago deceased, but I still hear their voices in a playful manner when my mind is all askew. However, to me, silence is love. Silence is a time when I can listen to my heartbeat and feel the blood flow through my body, reminding me that there is more to life than just hurrying up and doing what others want from me.
Silence is a time for me to think of all my unknown brothers and sisters on this planet earth and feel them in my heart. I cannot describe this feeling; it is not depressing, no is it uplifting, but it is heavy, without being burdensome. It is just there, a reality of being that rises within me, knowing that the presence of humanity is silently praying with the goodness of God’s Love and Blessings.
Can we understand why this can be heavy but not burdensome? It is a promise of Love for all of God’s creation. Be happy in Love; enjoy family, friends; and community? It is before us by God’s grace. . . and gracious wishes.
©Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.
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