How the evening is so soothing and it's a very enjoyable time to write. What comes to mind is this reciprocating effect. You give and then sometimes you get. Last night while writing there was a few writes that had an impact on me. On was of Mikes with what he does during Thanksgiving. As many I tend to go all over and look to see what many online friends are writing and last night there was some very touching ones.
And then the humour as well. As for me I find that time where I really don't have much to say but I will write to others blogs it's something that is really within harmony if that might be the word for it. One goes from one to another and certainly we always say "yes this is great" but I find that there are some that really do hit the mark. You really can feel the write.
As some of you may know I was raised Catholic and I headed to this retreat, I am a moderate and believe within all faiths. So it's that time of the year. There really isn't and large story to it. The other day I went to this place that I have seen many times and I recall my cousin Delvin, whom lives out of town going there during one point of his life. I was en route to go for a long walk but I thought why not. Within this place which is a retreat and hosts many different things I found it to be so many things and with so many varied people.
I took some pictures and while I was leaving it was very touching to see this one areas that was just a silent church - I guess that is what you call it a santuary if you will. It's much like some other places that I have been to and every faith has it's own ritual. But in just walking in and introducing myself, I found that I was walking into something that was truly something much more. There were about five people all sitting in there as I walked in and I met a few very nice peopleand as always it's with a handshake. During these time I thing that this areas of generosity is a value that has been so lost - yet still by way of many faiths is still well and alive. Before I had left I walked into this areas that was much more than a cafeteria it was really many people from all walks of life that were very content. I was merely walking through it to see what other pictures I could get but how I had met five people - not pushy but just simple folk just giving a very nice gesture. Now that does not happen that often within our busy lives. It seemed like I was there for only ten minutes but from speaking to the head administrator to explain what I was doing to then going all though this retreat I certainly was there for an hour if not more. I'm not sure if retreat is fitting as it seemingly seemed to me more of a way.
As there was more good within it than otherwise...How we come to find such areas so interesting but the human factor combined with several other things so much more.
The human factor can mess things up too.
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving is only 24 hours away here.
ReplyDelete. .. But we'll wait til you're ready.
ReplyDeleteNothing in life is perfect. But I think Frank we look at more at the pluses than the minuses.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving I thought you celebrated it there in October as well.
ReplyDeletethat sounds like a..lovely place of sanctuary
ReplyDeleteSometimes we get unexpected blessings from even small events like meeting a few kind people. I love to slip into a quiet sanctuary... small chapels seem the best... where it feels quiet and reflective, where there have been years of faith... somehow it makes me feel at peace.
ReplyDeleteIt's not really a big thing in Malaysia. ..
ReplyDeleteFair enough.
ReplyDeleteYeah I thought I would share the story.
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting and I think that there is that reciprocating thing. And how we live is a way of our own very lives. Everyone has some foundation faith I believe.
ReplyDeleteI find the humor factor is everything to a place you visit. This is one reason my wife and I chose the church we attend over a couple others.
ReplyDeleteIt just felt like people seemed content and willing to share with strangers. In other words, like I had come to a familiar place I'd never set foot in before.
Doug it's funny as I enjoy such an array of areas. This was just something that I found to be unique it could have been anywhere. But there was some richness within it.
ReplyDeleteThere is something within the reciprocating effect of what we do within our lives I find.
what a beautiful write amigo----and what a nice gift to bring us along with you and make us feel as though we too were a part of the welcome----i remember the retreats of my childhood and the silence that i learned to listen to and the beautiful surroundings----we carry amigo within us the power of peace if we only listen and know that we are all indeed one heartbeat of one creation of one creator---gracias for a safe moment this night-----------------------
ReplyDeletethere is nothing like the solace of the church,where people can gather in peace and harmony.look like you had an exciting day.:)
ReplyDeleteHola! We certainly do carry that and yes it's a I have never been within one before but for the time I was there it was nice within the moment, actually a precious moment.
ReplyDeleteParrie, I remember a friend of mine that was would just go within a Church within Australia just to find this type of harmony yet she never did attend Church. Peace and harmony are what came to mind within this place. To each there own it could be anywhere or any place but it had that certain type of grace.
ReplyDeleteI loved the blog, you know we do find peace in the church , And sometimes in the chapels at the hospitals when we feel that we need to get in touch with God, I have also found that kind of peace when i am with the elderly and i know that their time is near, i can feel a presence that is there , thanks for sharing your day with us,, nice
ReplyDeleteThanks Silvia, but mostly what I found what the generosity that was abundant. And in reading your blog I found that seemingly you are a very generous one and kudos to you.
ReplyDeleteGiving the shirt off your back as my family would say. Generosity comes from the heart. It is wonderful when we can find a place of comfort and peace. Its interesting when we feel at home and loved in a strange new environment. Ty 4 sharing xx
ReplyDeleteYeah this really was about generosity as within thanks we as well do give and there is a good thing with regards to that Cinn.
ReplyDeleteAs you put it within Thanksgiving there are some that do give "the shirts off there backs" and do something alongside of Thanksgiving...
I think its wonderful how gracious your neighbours were and how all of you gave to each other. It happens here at Christmas time. We give Christmas cookies homemade in tins to each other. I do have one neighbor who brings over homemade sweet potato pie every thanksgiving. Xx
ReplyDeleteIn Canada it tends to be a little different....it's not exactly the same as within America....I can't place a finger on it but there is
ReplyDeletea tad of a difference pending where you are but right after Thanksgiving comes Christmas and all that goes with it.
It's a spreading of good vibrations. :-)
ReplyDeletePlaces of silence and sanctuary are too few in our busy lives. Enjoy them where-ever you find them.
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