"Within you, there is a stillness
and a sanctuary to which you
can retreat at anytime and be
yourself." ~Hermann Hesse,
Siddhartha
How easily one forgets this
knowledge, this inner knowing
we all have. 'Tis a saving grace
that's been gifted us and we
simply forget its value and/or
to use it.
I know a couple of women
who can actually still their
souls when at a party or in a
crowd. I so need to learn this
bit of magic. I can do this pretty
well when in a crowded market
place with people I don't know.
Alas, I find I am unable to do
so when with family or friends.
Bottom line, I believe we tend
to forget our inherent need for
solitude and quiet. It's simply
part of the mix. Our personal
needs span a vast distance . . .
We need family time, friends,
that bit of a party. We also need
quiet time. As a kid, my parents
were wise enough to give me
quiet time. Initially, I thought it
to be a kind of punishment. Not
so! 'Twas a true gift and how I
thank them for it.
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Hermann Karl Hesse was a German-
Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. His
best known works include Demian,
Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The
Glass Bead Game, each of which
explores an individual's search
for authenticity, self-knowledge
and spirituality. In 1946, he
received the Nobel Prize in
Literature. 1877 - 1962 Wikipedia
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