Welcome to This Is The Way episode 30!

Solitude is hard to come by.

In our always connected, always available, digital landscape you could avoid solitude practically indefinitely. Phantom vibrations, compulsive reaches for your phone. It makes you think you're connected when you're really alone. We’re scared to be alone, we bring our phones into the bathroom. We’re too distracted to hear our thoughts, let alone God's voice. Being alone isn't the same as solitude but it's a good start. When was the last time you were alone in your head, no directions? Why is it uncomfortable? Have we been hiding parts of ourselves that the distractions seem too numb? Take a deep breath, find some time today to be alone and get one step closer to solitude.

A PRAYER FOR SOLITUDE...  Jesus, teaching the value of solitude, You reserved many moments to reflect. You often departed for solitary places, withdrawing Yourself into the wilderness, Or going up into a mountain to pray. In loneliness, You spoke to the Father!

Teach me how to pray in seclusion, to perceive the Father within myself. Teach me to welcome solitary moments, to enjoy the solitude within myself, While listening to Your inspirations. In solitude, Your mysteries are uncovered! Amen.

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