The Joy of Solitude

Our greatest source of strength
and renewal lies within

Often times our lives revolve in circles-
family, friends, work and so many other details.    
It is difficult to remain centered when these          
forces compete for our attention-                           
finding a rhythm between these pressures             
and our solitude is the key.                                     
 
Solitude...a quiet time to think             
pray, listen, meditate; need not be but a                
short time-a few minutes or longer.                       
An oasis that lifts us from the demands                 
of our lives restoring our balance and integration.

Solitude...allows us to shed                  
some of our masks and layers so that we               
can hear our inner voice, the quiet in the storm;    
inner harmony moving to outer harmony.               
We must learn to be alone;                         
to tap into our reservoirs,                
a flowing source                  
of strength and renewal.