By Paulo Coelho
The disciple of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov went to him:
“I cannot talk to God.”
“This often happens,” said Nachman. “We feel that our lips are sealed, or that the words do not come. However, the simple fact that effort is needed to overcome the situation, is a beneficial attitude.”
“But it is not enough,” insisted the disciple.
“You are right. At such times, what you must do is look up and say: “My God, I am far from You and cannot believe in my voice.”
“For, in truth, God listens and always answers. It is only we who cannot speak, fearful that He is not paying attention.”
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@paul from austria
austria is connecting the world….lol
Nia
(from austria too)
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Dear Nia Wind, such a beautiful yet simple explanation of how to get in touch with God, the universe…
Silence (Die Stille) offers us so many answers…
Thank you for sharing these wonderful words of wisdom
Love, Paul
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Yes that is so true - sometimes we just need to take it all in before we speak ,we need to understand and express what we are really trying to say ..Blessings Tania
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in the old native believing (cherokee)
they told this as:
“Close your mouth!
So your ears can listen!”
take silence, believe in the light, let the question out of your heart
and
god will answer
in eternity
Nia
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We can communicate through spirit,not only trough words.God is able to see inside our hearts.
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Yes..
“It is only we who cannot speak, fearful that”…we’re not worthy.
love
Agnieszka
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When I was a child, about 4-5 years old, I found out the power of prayer. The prayer, that came, from my desires!! I had seen an immediate..response. I was frightened, because I knew that I was not ‘wise’ and my desires might bring unhappiness to others… So I started paying/saying: My Father give me, bring in my way whatever You judge I deserve. So I live, in peace. LOVE, THELMA
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“For, in truth, God listens and ALWAYS answers.”
perhaps Tthat is why s/he is God ! us humans don’t have the same abilities, neither can be listen to all the pleas / appeals made to us, and of those we listen to, we most certainly cannot answer all ! unless silence is taken as an answer !
wierd ? ha ha
love
aditya
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