Quiet

"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

I search for quiet often. Typically outdoors.
I need it as much as I need to breathe.
So many people think it is driven by sadness but it's not.
I just need "to be."

Even though sunlight is not great for my headache, I put on sunglasses today and just sat by the lake for a few moments. Peace while the headache works itself out.