The silence is all there is. It is the alpha and the omega, it is God's brooding over the face of the waters; it is the blinded note of the ten thousand things, the whine of wings. You take a step in the right direction to pray to this silence, and even to address the prayer to "World." Distinctions blur. Quit your tents. Pray without ceasing.
Annie Dillard's reflections in "Teaching a Stone to Talk" emphasize the profound significance of silence in both the spiritual and natural worlds. She presents silence as a fundamental element of existence, suggesting that it encapsulates everything from creation to the complexities of life. The silence surrounds us and serves as a backdrop to our experiences, inviting us to inquire and connect with the essence of being. By recognizing this silence, we...
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