Peace and silence. The difference is one of quality. Silence is relative. Peace is profound and enduring. The biblical phrase " the peace which passeth all understanding" possesses an innate tranquillity of its own. It transcends silence and rests in the mind untrammelled and unchallengeable.
Hugging is in fashion and I am glad of it.
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Silence can be imposed; peace not. I haven't thought this through but my impression is that peace is a way-station in an organic process; something to do with willing acceptance; perhaps our most desirable state; when our mind - simultaneously our burden and our delight - is usefully at rest. We are not often at peace and it is a phenomenon that is only slowly recognised; this slow recognition is however a glorious sensation in itself.
Hugs to you and Heidi.
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