[stylist] A chapter in the Teacher series Silence
KajunCutie926 at aol.com
KajunCutie926 at aol.com
Wed May 30 22:50:24 UTC 2012
Jackie, thank you so much!
No, it is not published yet but I am considering it after I have a larger
collection. Right now I have 10 entries and they are divided into two
separate sections, one entitled Lessons and the other is titled Conversations.
Lessons will focus on teachings to a group while Conversations will be
focused on one-on-one interactions. I hope to be able to have 20 to possibly
30 entries so this project will take some time to complete. These are
written when I am in an intensely reflective mood or am inspired by an
observation made by one of my grandchildren.
I will share more if you would like, perhaps something from the
Conversations collection? My son had the best reaction to these when he read them,
"I know I have heard all this from you before but reading it this way makes
me aware of how special your words were to us." That boy had me crying
like a baby and had me thinking that maybe they did hear me after all.
Again thank you so much!
Myrna
In a message dated 5/30/2012 3:55:54 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
jackieleepoet at cox.net writes:
This is de ja vu for me today. The poem of the day just a few days ago was
about silence.
This a wonderful illuminating writing. Is your book published. About how
many entries do you have in it.
It surely will expand one's universe if all are of the quality of this
thinking and writing.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Jackie
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Dear Jackie and everyone,
This is one of the chapters (teachings) in The Teacher Series. I have
attached it and will also include it in the body of the email. I do hope
you
enjoy my words.
Myrna
Silence
The Teacher gazes upon those gathered around him. "Welcome, my children!"
he exclaims and smiles because he knows some here have traveled more
miles
and have seen many more years than has he.
"Sir, what will we speak of today?" asks a young woman seated near his
side.
"I think today we will share our thoughts on silence," he says and
watches as the gathered exchange glances.
An older man speaks up. "Sir, what is there to say about Silence? It
would seem to be somewhat lacking in description and discussion."
"One would think so but Silence can sometimes speak to us in volumes," he
says and then settles himself more comfortably before he begins.
"Volumes, Sir? How is that possible? The very definition of Silence would
make one believe this cannot be," a young man rises as he speaks and the
Teacher sees the puzzled look upon his face.
"Silence, my son, is a perception. If we only focus on the literal
meaning, it would have us believe that it is merely the absence of sound.
There
is so much to be heard in Silence. However, the key is to listen, to
become
one with the moment, so that you will feel Silence within you. Then, and
only then, will you hear the beautiful sounds that await you," the
Teacher
responds.
"But, Sir, Silence has no sound, does it not?" asks another young one.
The Teacher smiles, "Silence has many sounds but they are heard within
our
hearts and souls. They are felt within each of us and upon every breath
we take. But, we must be willing to listen, to believe in what we hear,
and
to be thankful for the gift. Silence can be gentle and loving but it can
also be tainted with anger and distrust. It can be hued with uncertainty
or
even a misguided sense of superiority, but Silence can also offer us the
most vivid of dreams, the depths of our sorrows, and the treasured
moments
of our reality. It can illuminate old memories and create new ones to
treasure."
He pauses for a moment, glances out among his captive audience, and sees
thoughtful expressions on many faces.
"Silence can be found in every sunrise and every sunset. It can be
especially sweet between two who love deeply and need no spoken words to
let
the
other feel that love. It is there in the very silence surrounding them. My
children, the true essence of Silence is there for each of us to define and
embrace. The possibilities are endless if we but listen, if we but believe
in the power of unspoken words, the beauty of nature's song, and the
melody
of His creation.
Go now, my children, and open your hearts, release your souls, and hear
the Silence of your world, feel its spirit within you. And remember to
allow
yourselves to dream and to believe," he says as he rises to leave them.
He smiles once more as he begins to walk away for the gathered are
silent,
but he feels every thought, every realization, and every unspoken word.
C mdbadgerow 2012
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