The Sanctuary of My Solitude


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Growing up in the middle of two families, I always seemed to have more questions than answers. I grew up unsure of who I was or who I was supposed to be. The questions quickly found their way into my poetry, which I usually wrote in the wee hours of the night. The more I grew as a man, the more questions I asked, the more poetry I wrote. The more I grew in my Christian faith, the more I learned, the more I wrote. As you read this book, you will be given the opportunity to journey through my mind as I discover my Identity in Jesus Christ and my role as a poet. You will not only learn what goes on in my mind but you also find answers to questions that you can relate to.




Thoughts In Solitude


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Thoughtful and eloquent, as timely (or timeless) now as when it was originally published in 1956, Thoughts in Solitude addresses the pleasure of a solitary life, as well as the necessity for quiet reflection in an age when so little is private. Thomas Merton writes: "When society is made up of men who know no interior solitude it can no longer be held together by love: and consequently it is held together by a violent and abusive authority. But when men are violently deprived of the solitude and freedom which are their due, the society in which they live becomes putrid, it festers with servility, resentment and hate." Thoughts in Solitude stands alongside The Seven Storey Mountain as one of Merton's most uring and popular works. Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk, is perhaps the foremost spiritual thinker of the twentiethcentury. His diaries, social commentary, and spiritual writings continue to be widely read after his untimely death in 1968.




Solitude’s Sonata


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Solitude, a silent stream flowing from the spring of birth to the ocean of death, carves its path through the landscape of life. It is a presence in itself, a fullness that accompanies each individual from the beginning to the end, a silent partner in the dance of life. In the cradle of infancy, solitude is a soft whisper, a lullaby for the dreaming mind, where the touch of others is a distant shore. As the individual grows, solitude becomes a playground of imagination, where castles are built from silence and stories spun from stillness. Through the tumultuous years of youth, solitude is a refuge, a place to retreat from the cacophony of growing pains and the clamor of finding one’s place in the crowd. It is in these quiet moments that the self takes shape, molded by reflection and introspection. In the fullness of adulthood, solitude is a rare gem, often buried beneath the debris of daily life. Yet, it is sought after, a momentary pause in the relentless march of responsibilities, a breath of space where the self can expand and contract in its own rhythm. As the twilight of life approaches, solitude returns like an old friend, its presence more profound and comforting. It is a time of reckoning, of looking back on the paths taken and not taken, and of finding peace in the life that was lived. And at the end, when the curtain falls, solitude is there, a faithful witness to the final act. It is both the last goodbye and the first greeting, as the individual steps through the threshold from one mystery into another. Solitude is not merely the absence of others;




A Solitude of Wolverines


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“Both a mystery and a survival story, here is a novel written with a naturalist’s eye for detail and an unrelenting pace. It reminded me of the best of Nevada Barr." —James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Odyssey The first book in a thrilling series featuring an intrepid wildlife biologist who's dedicated to saving endangered species...and relies on her superior survival skills to thwart those who aim to stop her. While studying wolverines on a wildlife sanctuary in Montana, biologist Alex Carter is run off the road and threatened by locals determined to force her off the land. Undeterred in her mission to help save this threatened species, Alex tracks wolverines on foot and by cameras positioned in remote regions of the preserve. But when she reviews the photos, she discovers disturbing images of an animal of a different kind: a severely injured man seemingly lost and wandering in the wilds. After searches for the unknown man come up empty, local law enforcement is strangely set on dismissing the case altogether, raising Alex’s suspicions. Then another invasive predator trespasses onto the preserve. The hunter turns out to be another human—and the prey is the wildlife biologist herself. Alex realizes too late that she has seen too much—she's stumbled onto a far-reaching illegal operation and now has become the biggest threat. In this wild and dangerous landscape, Alex’s life depends on staying one step ahead—using all she knows about the animal world and what it takes to win the brutal battle for survival.




Holy Solitude


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Our faith is full of heroes who experienced God powerfully in solitude. From Hagar and the Hebrew prophets to Jesus in the wilderness to Francis of Assisi and Catherine of Siena, we see how escape from the toil and temptations of daily life can open our eyes, ears, minds, and hearts to the still, small voice of God. In the vast desert or a tiny room, solitudeâ€"frightening for some and a welcome reprieve for othersâ€"is far from an antisocial self-indulgence but rather is an opportunity for transformation and empowerment to serve God's people ever more deeply. While most of us can't take weeksâ€"or even a few daysâ€"for private retreat, Holy Solitude offers readers thoughtful inspiration and practical devotional activities such as taking a solitary bus ride or baking a loaf of bread for a neighbor. Daily reflections introduce readers to figures in both Scripture and Christian history whose stories of discernment and discipline are a guide for our own spiritual practices as we seek to know God more fully and follow Christ more faithfully.     Â




How to Be Alone


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IN THIS AGE OF CONSTANT CONNECTIVITY, LEARN HOW TO ENJOY SOLITUDE AND FIND HAPPINESS WITHOUT OTHERS. Our fast-paced society does not approve of solitude; being alone is antisocial and some even find it sinister. Why is this so when autonomy, personal freedom, and individualism are more highly prized than ever before? In How to Be Alone, Sara Maitland answers this question by exploring changing attitudes throughout history. Offering experiments and strategies for overturning our fear of solitude, she helps us practice it without anxiety and encourages us to see the benefits of spending time by ourselves. By indulging in the experience of being alone, we can be inspired to find our own rewards and ultimately lead more enriched, fuller lives.




Mariupol


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Melancholic and introspective look into the life and the complexities of human interaction. War in Ukraine




William Penn


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William Penn


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Prayers of a Young Poet


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This volume marks the first translation of these prayer-poems into English. Originally written in 1899, Rilke wrote them upon returning to Germany from his first trip to Russia. His experience of the East shaped him profoundly. He found himself entranced by Orthodox churches and monasteries, above all by the icons that seemed to him like flames glowing in dark spaces. He intended these poems as icons of sorts, gestures that could illumine a way for seekers in the darkness. As Rilke here writes, "I love the dark hours of my being, / for they deepen my senses."