September 4,

Moments of solitude in a day can be reinvigorating to the soul. Have you ever thought about the portion of your day where the noise of the manmade world is silenced and you are alone? For many solitude is rare and precious so it is a gift. And for others solitude is a prison because their entire day is spent in loneliness. There is a fine line between the gift and curse of solitude. For some it is something to plan for and for others it is something to endure.

This morning came very early so the day began in beautiful silence as daybreak progressed.Sounds from nature began before the noise of mankind. As this post is written, a hummingbird buzzes me and stares at me for what seems like seconds. How marvelous this is since they will soon be on their way to warmer temperatures.

In this image the beautiful sunrise was enjoyed in solitude. Watching a sunrise is a beautiful time of peace and inspiration. It is a devotion in itself. The times when my husband and I enjoy a sunrise makes for a quiet time together for a sunrise can speak for itself.

I am grateful for the luxury of solitude.

"Solitude is very different from a 'time-out' from our busy lives. Solitude is the very ground from which community grows. Whenever we pray alone, study, read, write, or simply spend quiet time away from the places where we interact with each other directly, we are potentially opened for a deeper intimacy with each other." ~Henri Nouwen

Peace.