“In the silence of a midwinter dusk, there is a sound so faint that for all you can tell it may be only the sound of the silence itself. You hold your breath to listen. You are aware of the beating of your heart. The extraordinary thing that is about to happen is matched only by the extraordinary moment just before it happens. Advent is the name of that moment.” HeartMayMomentsHappensNamesSoundSilenceBreathsExtraordinaryThat MomentDuskAdventExtraordinary ThingsMatchedExtraordinary MomentsMidwinter Author:Frederick Buechner
“Since I move about with you, eat like you, and talk with you, you are deluded in the belief that this is but an instance of common humanity. Be warned against this mistake. I am also deluding you by My singing with you, talking with you, and engaging Myself in activities with you. But, any movement, My Divinity may be revealed to you; you have to be ready, prepared for that moment.” MayMomentsMovingHumanityBeliefCommonMistakeTalkingMovementReadyLike YouActivitySingingPreparedInstanceDivinityThat MomentEngagingDeludedCommon Humanity Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Who aspires to remain leader must keep in advance of his column. His fear must not play traitor to his occasions. The instant he falls into line with his followers, a bolder spirit may throw himself at the head of the movement initiated, and in that moment his leadership is gone.” MayPlayMomentsSpiritFallLeadershipLinesLeaderGoneMovementOccasionsInstantThat MomentFollowersAspireColumnsTraitor Book:Intuitions and Summaries of Thought Source: Intuitions and Summaries of Thought