The Challenge Of Sitting In Silence

QuakerSpeak Podcast by QuakerSpeak Podcast

Jul 1, 201700:08:28Religion & Spirituality

What happens when you try to sit in silence for an hour? In this week’s QuakerSpeak podcast, seven Quakers offer stories about the challenge of being alone with one’s thoughts and the opportunity for grace and true commu...

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