Quiet - An Amazing Discovey
There are amazing things we can learn if we just practice being quiet!
One of the things that I have begun doing lately is taking time to be quiet.
I am not one to sit and relax; to simply enjoy the moment. My life is described by activity.
Sometimes life throws you a curve ball but in the end, you find that it is a blessing in disguise!
At the end of last year, I was diagnosed with cancer, wow that was a curve ball that threw me for a loop. Thankfully they discovered it early and the diagnoses included the probability that with chemo and radiation there was hope.
Hope is one of my favorite words. Hope is always good in the end even when the beginning looks bad.
With fear, I began the therapy hoping anyways. Now the biggest side effect for me was a loss of energy. I had to rest a lot more!
Now I find help in just sitting outside quietly enjoying the beauty of creation. It has been therapeutic. It is amazing what help you can find by sitting or just walking enjoying the scenery.
When I once found help in music or the noise of being busy I now find help in just being quiet whenever I am able. Being quiet the thoughts begin to swirl around in my consciousness.
Things come to mind, new ideas, new hope, wow, it is amazing what happens when you practice being quiet.
Look I know that you are all busy people. But let me encourage you today to take some time regularly to practice being quiet.
However, you do it does not matter but I believe when you do you will find in time new strength and ideas that will help you along the way on your journey to success.
Above all have a blessed week ahead and I would love to hear back from you.
We all grow by communicating and carrying on conversations.
Ray
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Hi Ray, sorry to hear you were diagnosed with cancer. Hope is so essential in my books. I also like to take those time out's to enjoy the peace and quiet and it is always a bonus if there is some beautiful scenery to go along.
All the best,
Michael
Hi Michael. I am OK. In fact through this I have learned that some things are important and others are not.
I know many fear the word cancer, but I have learned though reading and the encouragement of the doctors and nurses that care for me that there is hope.
The success rate for treating cancers are getting better each year thanks to the hard work of the care givers and those who research new ways for treatment.
I also credit my regular doctor who through his care and work caught this early on.
Thank you for stopping by and have a blessed week ahead.
Ray
You are very welcome Ray. It is so important to have a good doctor.
Wishing you a blessed week also,
Michael
Hi my friend Ray, it saddens me to hear of your recent diagnosis.
There is always hope, and with God watching over you I wish you all the very best.
Sometimes, relaxing in a quiet manner, away from the hustle and bustle of life today, can do wonders for ones health and peace of mind.
Take care my friend, stay strong, positive and have a blessed week too.
Hi Nick. Do not fear, God is in control and He helps me every day.
Thankfully there are many new processes and treatment today that are improving the success rate of treatment.
I do credit my attitude when starting this whole process, I have learned to move forward in any are thinking positive, hoping for the best.
The relaxing has been a great help not only does it bring peace but also new hope and new ideas for moving forward.
Have a blessed week ahead my friend.
Ray
It pleases me to hear you are staying positive my friend, and relaxing has proven beneficial for you moving forward.
He is in control and watches over all of us.
Take care of yourself and stay blessed Ray.
Hey Ray, I love being quiet and watching the sea, it is so therapeutic and it does give you hope. Praying all will be well for you my friend. Stay strong and slay the dragon inside. Kind regards, Lisa :-)
Hi Lisa, so glad to hear from you. Relaxing is a new thing for me and I am thankful that I learned to take the time to chill regularly.
Thank you too for your prayers.
Yes I am working on that "slaying the dragon inside" I like that phrase.
Have a blessed week too.
Ray
Thank you for this article, Ray!
Yes, I agreed with you being silent or quiet sometimes helps.
Sorry to hear your sentiment. You such a brave person, Ray! What you're facing now is not just a simple thing, but you are also fighting for your life. I am proud of your personal strength. You even gave me a lot of motivation and inspiration to some of my blogs; I never forget that. I pray for your health to be going OK and NO pain, my friend. May our dear Lord always be with you.
Take care always,
Joyce
HI Joyce, thank you so much for your encouraging words and for your prayers.
It brings so much joy just reading all the kind remarks and thoughts from everyone.
Have a blessed week ahead.
Ray
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My prayers are with you, Ray, whatever may let there be a smile in your heart and your face. Enjoy the days and I pray that your loved ones will bless all your days. Remain strong 🙏💪
Hi Chris. Thank you. Yes, I have learned to just take one day at a time. In the beginning of this process I found it hard to plan or dream but that is all changing now.
We must use each day to do our best and at the same time dream and plan for the best.
Have a blessed week ahead.
Ray