Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Other Ways to Be Happy by Ryan Shank-Rowe

 


I feel sometimes we overthink the physical.

I wish we could all experience the beauty of silence.

To feel the lack of words is often the most profound moment.

My New Year's wish to everyone is to take the time to experience the silent.

Talking does not always bring excitement, joy or peace.

Your loudest word is your wish inside you kept fed by your own acceptance. 
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2024 at 2:03 PM

    I totally agree. I value the time I spend listening to and enjoying the silence around me. I experienced it this morning while it was still dark and I was sitting on my sofa looking out my front window. I appreciated the early morning stillness and quiet. It was comforting. — Tita

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2024 at 7:46 PM

    So eloquent your thoughts and they loudly ring true - thought the silence. We are blessed and lucky to know you! The Hessel Family

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2024 at 11:31 AM

    I’m with you Ryan. Silence is a good space to be in sometimes. Gives us time to breathe, reflect, comprehend and dream. I like how you ended this “fed by your own acceptance.” That is so true, very insightful. - Cousin Bob

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2024 at 10:47 AM

    Hey Ryan, I like your thinking, I sometimes struggle with the silence, it’s not the quiet around me, but the thoughts that storm through detracting from stillness. Additionally, taking the moment of silence helps us respond rather than react.
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  5. Speaking is OverratedJanuary 29, 2024 at 8:20 AM

    From The Listener's Book Club:
    Aulton-As a silent friend, I feel this in my ears
    Kate-Good work
    Brielle-Ryan, lovely sentiments
    Brynn-Love this, Ryan
    Nina-It is beautiful
    Nadia-True, deep thoughts, Ryan
    Thomas-So true
    Sasha-This is so lovely written, Ryan
    Aiden-Yes, too true
    Jackson-How honest and beautiful
    Jack-Nice job
    Miller-Incredible words, I love it
    Arth-Marvelous as you, Ryan. I love it
    Matthew-Really powerful. I agree that talking is often yearned for but it doesn't necessarily bring about more deep thinking
    Pablo-Understand you. Silence is wearing a mask in hard times

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  6. Liminal LizzyMarch 2, 2024 at 2:43 PM

    "To feel the lack of words is often the most profound moment"
    "Your loudest word is your wish inside you kept fed by your own acceptance." Just reflecting back the words lingering and settling like soft snow under moonlight in me.

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