Saturday, September 30, 2006

Thich Nhat Hanh Says:

“Our senses are our windows to the world, and sometimes the wind blows through them and disturbs everything within us. Some of us leave our windows open all the time, allowing the sights and sounds of the world to invade us, penetrate us, and expose our sad, troubled selves. We feel so cold, lonely, and afraid. Do you ever find yourself watching an awful TV program, unable to turn it off? The raucous noises, explosions of gunfire, are upsetting. Yet you don’t get up and turn it off. Why do you torture yourself in this way? Don’t you want to close your windows? Are you frightened of the solitude—the emptiness and the loneliness you may find when you face yourself alone?”

1 comment:

Reverend Shawn said...

Hmmm ... It is said that every journey begins with but a single step.

Sounds like you've taken a good step with this quotation Katie ...

Don't fear being alone. You may be by yourself, but you will never be lonely ...