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Sometimes, I find it necessary to withdraw from the world for awhile to get myself centered once again. Is this a lonely place? No.  It is a place to reunite with self and the Higher Power that resides within and around us.  <\/p>\n

Over the last few years, I have found this meditative, quiet time an almost desperate need that calls out.  It’s as if Spirit wants to communicate with me.<\/p>\n

It is during these times, I find I must be silent and listen.  Funny how those two words have the same letters in them.<\/p>\n

Take the time and be still my child,<\/em> says Spirit<\/p>\n

My plate is full, I have made promises,<\/em> my mind replies.<\/p>\n

It’s ok. They will understand.<\/em> Spirit answers.<\/p>\n

But.<\/em><\/p>\n

No, buts<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What will you say to me<\/em>? <\/p>\n

What will be revealed?<\/em><\/p>\n

Be still my child<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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