"I kept running around it in large or small circles, always looking for someone or something able to convince me of my Belovedness. Self-rejection i… - Henri Nouwen

solitude begins with a time and a place for God, and God alone. If we really believe not only that God exists but also that God is actively present in our lives — healing, teaching and guiding — we need to set aside a time and space to give God our undivided attention. (Matt 6:6)

Often we come home from a sharing session with a feeling that something precious has been taken away from us or that holy ground has been trodden upon.

"When people show you their boundaries ("I can't do this for you") you feel rejected...part of your struggle is to set boundaries to your own love. Only when you are able to set your own boundaries will you be able to acknowledge, respect and even be grateful for the boundaries of others."