…not to mention the fa la la la la-ing. The most beloved hymn of the season may be “Silent Night” yet Christmastime is anything but silent. For the most part, I love the noise of it all. From the continual carols to the frenetic hum of the shoppers to the tinkly chime of the Salvation Army bell – the sounds are a familiar, even comforting signal that soon it will be Christmas Day. Still…I think we’re all bound to have days when we’re just a rum-pa-pum-pum away from losing our sanity. At the very least it’s easy to lose our thoughts and lose sight of what all of that noise is for.
Today’s “repost” is about the value of silence. I know there are parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting (or melting for rice krispy treats) and plenty to do between now and December 25th. But I’d like to challenge you to give yourself time, even if only a few minutes, to get away from the clamor and listen to the quiet. You might be surprised by what you hear!
http://endofthestory.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/hearing-quiet/
May God bless each of you with the peace He has promised.
Have a very Merry Christmas and keep reading!
