A deeply soothing quiet descended upon us shortly after we arrived at Welcome Bay. The empty home of our relatives welcomed and embraced our weary souls and invited us to rest. Darling Man's sister and hubby were away off up the coast on their yacht and offered us their place to stay in. Have you ever stepped into someone else's home when they are absent? Quite nice - it's like they are there but not - there is this familial comfort and connection - an 'at home-ness' but away from home. After the busy-ness of Christmas and the rush of the lead up to it - we enjoyed crashing with books, magnificent harbour views and food when we felt like it.... and quiet.
Even our little dog reclined on the sun lounger and rested up too!Quiet is good for our souls for sure - we never turned the TV or radio on once while we were there and we didn't miss it. We have returned home and canceled SKY TV and are hoping to bring a little more quiet into our daily lives by removing some of the 'over-stimulation' factor.
Perhaps a home needs a quiet room like this one at 'The Mission' in Hawkes Bay that we visited last year with my parents....
I hope you have enjoyed some peace and quiet over the Christmas / New Year Break as well.
I love this post. Is there anything more blessed than quiet times, especially after a busy time? times like these are a real gift.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a year made of these special quiet times, both on your own and with family and friends.
Wonderful post. Good on you doing away with Sky! Now that I live alone I have come to love quiet even more than ever. Happy 2011!
ReplyDeleteI am reminded on Sussanna Wesley - finding quiet while running a busy household she would take time to throw her apron over in face... during this quiet her children knew not to interupt as she spoke to God.
ReplyDeleteLet's take time - too be still and know that He is God!