Do you need rest,
solitude for your
heart and mind?
Accept and embrace it
and don’t be shy
to admit a fraction
of you needs only to
hear silence
where the depths of
your thoughts can
grow from their
lingering state
A precious gift
for your own
sake
Lauren Scott © 2013
Photo: Taken in San Francisco
by my son, Michael
Baydreamer 
Sometimes I feel I need rest and solitude not for my mind , but from it.
I’m right there with you, too, Carl, especially around 2 am when my mind seems to be active often! 🙂
That’s exactly what I need right now. I love your work Lauren. Enjoy the remainder of your week xox
I hope you get it soon, Maryanne, and thank you so much, for stopping by and for your wonderful words that start my day with a smile! Wishing you a great week, too! xoxox
I tend to keep busy surrounded by sounds or music to avoid the uncomfortableness of quiet. So sometimes I would benefit from a bit of solitude and would prefer that to be surrounded by nature and it’s sounds. Where would your sanctuary be?
I am that way, too, Peter, but I think as our kids have become older (22 & 18), I seek quiet more often! 🙂 I do love music, though; that has always been in my life and is good for activating any emotion.
My sanctuary would be either the ocean or mountains, if I could go somewhere. If not, then a quiet house is wonderful when I need it! Thanks so much for commenting and I will visit you later. I’m always behind on reading blogs, so please bear with me and have a great day!
Lauren
Beautiful poem about something that we all need sometimes: some peace and tranquility… ^^
Thanks so much, Iris, I know I need it, for sure! 🙂 Have a wonderful day! xx
good advice lauren! 🙂
Thanks so much, Geraldine!:)
Sometimes our minds needs to have that solitude and where better than with this wonderful scenery to sit and contemplate…
Lovely Poem Lauren
Hugs Sue xox
Thanks so much, Sue, and as I mentioned to Peter, the ocean and mountains are my favorites for quiet. And I’m using a lot of my son’s photos, lately. He comes in handy! 🙂 Hugs to you, too, and have a wonderful day! xo
I think I need exactly all said here Lauren. Beautiful poem
Thanks so much, Scott! I hope you get your solitude soon, also! I’ll have to settle on my quiet house until I can get to the ocean or mountains! 🙂
I treasure my moments of solitude, they are becoming more precious. However, there are times when keeping around busyness is better for me if I am worrying about things. A good balance between the two I think is what I need.
Beautifully expressed Lauren, and Michael is an excellent photographer
HBL ❤ xx
I can understand the need for both, Chris, because when I’m also in one of my worrying modes, noise like t.v. or music is a great distraction. We have to be great jugglers and “balancers” in life, don’t we? 🙂 Thanks for your kind words about my poem and Michael’s photography. He sure comes in handy and I will convey to him, also! HBL xoxo ♥
Beautiful, calming and reassuring words.
Thanks so much, Kim! Have a calming day!
Oh, Lauren, this is so elegant in its simple but also vital message in how important solitude and silence is (it is the most blessed state, I think):
This is especially beautiful and true:
‘ to admit a fraction
of you needs only to
hear silence
where the depths of
your thoughts can
grow from their
lingering state’
XO ♥
Aww…thank you, my friend. I wrote this one in less than fifteen minutes and thought it was fine to post…I love these two verses, also, and I’m glad you enjoyed! xoxo ♥
And what a magnificent photograph by Michael! Perfect teamwork! 🙂
Thanks, Diane, I’ll let him know! He is so darn handy! 🙂
Taking your advice already! Beautiful poem, my dear Lauren! 🙂
Aww…thanks, Marina! You’re a sweetheart! Hugs!
Amen, Sister!
xoxo
Have a wonderful, peaceful weekend, Kathryn! ♥
Tell your son that’s a great photo!
I’ll do that, thanks, Andy! 🙂
It’s hard to find much silence theses days, even though we probably need it.
It is very hard, Binky, but I believe it’s possible if we try really hard. 🙂 Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!
Ah yes, sometimes we just need silence.. 🙂
Definitely and I hope you get some soon, Christy! Happy weekend! xx
This really resonates – as does Carl’s comment… he puts it perfectly.
Thanks so much, Pooky, and yes, quiet from our minds is greatly needed, too! You saw my reply to his, as I’ve had those moments and they come at the most inopportune times! 🙂
Many thanks for this heartwarming message, Lauren
You’re welcome, Eve, and thanks so much for all of your wonderful comments and catching up! xx
Yea, you welcome… sorry I’ve been so busy with work and haven’t stopped by to check on your page until now, but I’m glad I did. Coz the few poems I read sank into me, though I’m still catching up on many more of your thoughtful work…
Keep up the good work ma’am!
Aww..you are so kind, Eve, and thank you! I’m so far behind on reading blogs, too, so no worries, at all! I’ll visit you soon, too; my Dad is here now, so online time will be even more scarce, but I promise! 🙂 And you keep up with your beautiful, heartfelt writing, too, my friend! ♥
Oh great!
Thanks Lauren
God bless and have a fun thanksgiving celebration
beautiful in words and photo, Lauren! Solitude is cleansing the soul indeed.
lots of love and hugs xox
Thank you, my friend! Much love and many hugs to you across the creek! xoxo