"One of the tasks of true friendship is to listen compassionately and creatively
to the hidden silences. Often secrets are not revealed in words, they lie concealed
in the silence between the words or in the depth of what is unsayable between two people."
John O'Donohue
When two gather in silence, there is nothing quite as comforting. The privilege to be who we are in that moment with a trusted friend is a gift. Masks slide away, body language rests, and the heart can relax boundaries. There is a sense of permission to be our authentic self.
Deep within this joined silence is a sacred place where hidden fears, mistakes, and disappointments can be safely released without a sound being made. The exceptional respect between the two friends allows the heavy soul to be unveiled and be received with silent compassion and understanding.
We can exchange a simple glance and volumes can unfold. The language between honored friends is spoken silently with deep understanding. More can be revealed than if words were used to express the complexities of our transitioning lives. This sacred friendship allows us to be truly seen ... wounds, scars, and the movement forward displaying strength, value and integrity.
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