The Invitation

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“Silence is the language of God, all else is poor translation.”
- Rumi

“Be still, and know that I am God.”
- Psalm 46:10

“God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.”
- Mother Teresa

“In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.”
- Mahatma Gandhi

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A Jinjagoliath poem:
22nd June 2025
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Imagine this An empty chair And opposite Another there You choose to sit You have a choice No movement. No whisper. Just silent voice You wait a while You close your eyes To calm the spinning.. Break bonds. Break ties Pretty soon You're feeling seen Such clarity Not like a dream Sat in the dark Creative light Invades your soul Joyful and bright The shadows Are no longer there No doubt or shame Just love and care Everything You've tried to own Is taken back To find it's home Just you And love A peace personified Like a dove Pure and white Creative thoughts Spread wings.. Take flight You're seen And there will ever be A harbour in The stormy sea A friend, so keen An advocate A place to rest Through garden gate Where peace resides And love, of course To meet you in This still discourse A chair. A bench.. It matters not Just find that space and Book your slot Bring all you have Your gifts and more The broken things Love can restore Just come No need for preparation That empty chair The invitation

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