Welcome to those who are of the mindset that the path to healing in the world begins within.

The need to communicate with another may not offer a mutuality or reciprocity. The desire to deepen connection may not be shared. In these moments of aloneness, rejection, despair or frustration, consider another path of thought or action. Consider that this provides the space to deepen the connection within. The silence from the other enables you to occupy a quiet expansion where you can more clearly listen. Take advantage of this time. Welcome the opportunity to be before becoming.  Additionally, know & trust that the Holy Spirit is always speaking. Listen for the still, small voice of God. Attend to the leading. Beyond this, know that the Holy Spirit is also involved in the other that you are wanting the connection with. Here too, trust that the voice of God can speak directly & clearly beyond words.

Contemplative Activity:

When you experience the "silent treatment" of another, at the moment when you feel the loss or anger of the experience, breath in. Recognize this as an opportunity. An opportunity to know more deeply yourself & the other. Allow yourself to join with the Holy Spirit in exploring within you the source of your feelings & together, with this awareness, bring healing. Freely accept the posture of the other & know that this time is valuable for them as well, whether they are aware of it or not. Trust that the work being done in you is being accomplished in them as well.