The world is too loud. There is noise everywhere. It’s hard to think sometimes because of all the distractions. I tend to get nervous, a bit anxious, a little testy, and completely scatterbrained when there’s just too much.
Your day probably started with an alarm clock, a small person’s demands, your spouse’s needs, someone has the TV or radio on. The phones have already begun, emails checked, earbuds in, check!
Then we face the traffic, horns honking, sirens off in the distance, the car beside yours, blaring radio. The sound of the big truck that just roared past, the Harley that just scooted around you, and the musical noise of their pipes, all sounds of the highways and byways.
The office, retail establishments, and all medical environments have music in the background ranging from a screaming blare to a soft sound circulating in the air. Your own home, car, and space more than likely have some sort of noise going on somewhere.
When was the last time you allowed yourself some quiet time? I don’t mean listening to music alone as you do your daily routine; I mean peaceful quiet, so quiet you hear your spirit sigh. Time to set and try and not think but to just observe and feel, there is something very powerful in connecting into ourselves and nature.
Matthew 14:23 NCV “After he had sent them away, he went by himself up into the hills to pray. It was late, and Jesus was there alone.”
Mark 1:35 NIV “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”
You see, the Lord is telling us in his word and by his example that we need alone quiet time. It might be after the family has gone to bed, possibly it’s rising a bit earlier then everyone in the morning and starting your day with a cup of tea or coffee and quiet spirit time. Could be in the bathtub after dinner once the kitchen is cleaned. You may only have your drive to and from work, perfect, turn off the radio and tune into God and his beauty.
I love to be outside, go take a walk around your neighborhood it’s a beautiful time of year for that. Take a comfy pillow and watch the sunset off your back porch or pier. Snuggle in a blanket and look for the mans face in the moon or count the twinkling stars.
Feed yourself with some you time and don’t forget the hot chocolate. Have a blessed day and I hope a spot or two of quiet. Thank you for being here and joining me. 🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 