Silence

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Silence

• An experience of silence

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• Silence is an important tool in spiritual
  practice.
• Using silence in an intentional way can support
  us in our spiritual journey.

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• Many of us seek silence as a reprieve from
  busyness.

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• Silence can be comforting and calming.

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• Silence can also feel awkward or uncomfortable.

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silence

• This experience will invite you to sit quietly
  for five minutes.
• Before you begin, take a few minutes to review
  your day.
• By doing so, you allow your mind to slow down
  before entering into your intentional experience
  of silence.
• (This presentation will automatically continue
  after a few minutes.)

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silence

• Now that you have taken some time to settle in,
• Take a few moments to get comfortable.

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silence

• Allow yourself to enter into an experience of
  silence.
• You may simply sit quietly.
• You might pay attention to your breath coming in
  and going out.
• You might repeat a sacred word or mantra.
• This experience of silence will last for five
  minutes.

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silence

• A chime will sound when five minutes are passed.
• Take a few moments to settle in again with your
  surroundings.
• (This presentation will automatically continue
  after the period of silence.)

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silence

• We encourage you to use silence in varied ways to
  support your journey.
• Find some quiet time on your own
• Share silence with others

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silence

• A spiritual gift.
• A supportive tool for the spiritual journey.
• An invitation to encounter Spirit.

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silence

• This reflection experience was created by
• Christine Munger with
• Companions on a Journey at
• The College of Saint Benedict
• www.csbsju.edu/journey