The Loud Silence

The Silence Is So Loud

The thoughts begin to race. My heart pounds... faster... faster.

Wait... what's wrong with me?

Turn on the TV. Get on the phone. See what's on Facebook.

People smiling. People hurting. People laughing. People crying. Injustice. Love. Tears of joy. Tears of sorrow. Random information. Jokes. Skits.

Okay... now you feel better…

Turn it off.

Overstimulated…Uncomfortable.

It's too much.

My heart starts pounding. Faster... faster.

Wait... not again.

Close your eyes. Go to sleep.

Toss and turn.

Wake up. Fall asleep. Wake up. Fall asleep.

God, I just want to rest.

Rest my body. Rest my mind. Rest my racing thoughts.

Rest from my worries. Rest from my crushed dreams. Rest from an uncertain future.

God... what can I do?

"Be still, and know that I am God."

Okay.

-T.
 A woman healing

If this felt familiar, know that you’re not the only one listening to the silence.  You are not alone...