Photo was taken on Torc Mountain, near Killarney, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Descending can often be a tricky part of any mountain climb but as part of a group it is always so much easier.

Thought on Saturday – April – 06/04/2013

‘Somewhere we know that without a lonely place, our lives are in danger.’ ~Henri Nouwen

The above piece of wisdom is not promoting loneliness as an option in life. But what it is promoting is the need for quiet spaces in our lives and quieter moments during a day for reflection and rest. Jesus did it so often himself. People were very demanding, requesting to see him, touch him, asking for prayers, miracles and more. Wherever he went they followed him. There were no mobile phones, twitter or facebook back then, but everywhere he went word went around so quick as to where he was. Despite all of this Jesus still managed to find time away by himself. He used the quiet time to pray, to reflect, to recharge and to just be still.

Every person without exception needs the same. Our lives are busy and full. Making our lives less cluttered and busy is not always an option. But making a little time each day for ourselves is definitely an option. The health benefits are obvious. The spiritual benefits are also many and put our lives in a much more balanced and safer place.