IN STILLNESS

When we look at a breathtaking sunset we see an array of colors deep reds light pinks vibrant oranges and soft purples We notice how these colors blend togetherhow one color ends as another begins Within this mix of lightfilled beauty we appreciate wisps of floating clouds the sun aglow with fire At first we are captivated by the striking colorsthe outline of the cloudsthe peacefulness of the moment In time though we come to sense something deeper We begin to feel an intimate connection with the universe In Stillness is a short story about a teenage girl who experiences a spiritual awakening while studying her reflection in a stream Upon returning home she shares her experience with her father and speaks invitingly of oneness of feeling love in the present moment and of seeing beauty in everything With identical fatherdaughter and motherson versions In Stillness brings the reader back to the present moment through vivid descriptive narratives and joyful insights Like a peaceful meditation it is best read slowly and may be revisited many times Inspired by hundreds of spiritual conversations the author has had with his own daughter and son In Stillness reminds us that our children are not only our greatest gifts but also our greatest teachers