“We usually recognize a beginning. Endings are more difficult to detect. Most often, they are realized only after reflection. Silence. We are seldom conscious when silence begins—it is only afterward that we realize what we have been a part of. In the night journeys of Canada geese, it is the silence that propels them. Thomas Merton writes, “Silence is the strength of our interior life.… If we fill our lives with silence, then we will live in hope.”
Quote by Terry Tempest Williams
Work
Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place
This book delves into the intricate connections between family dynamics and the landscapes they inhabit, analyzing how natural and human-induced changes affect the stability and identity of communities. more
Author
Terry Tempest Williams
Terry Tempest Williams is an American author known for her profound insights into the relationship between humans and nature. Her works often explore themes such as environmental protection, feminism, and identity. more
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