Rare. Unique. A Pure Gem!

Peace is everything. Not family, not forgiveness, not anyone’s idea of who you should be to make them feel better about you. Peace. A calm mind. A clear conscience. A heart that is carefully protected. Just…peace. To me, true intimacy is a vulnerability of the wide open and yet protected heart. A hunger for inner peace, calm listening, receiving and discernment, co created subtle depths, shared joy, insatiable curiosity, closeness, connection and a mutual consideration. From love not for love is an undeniable loyalty beyond words or attached reasons and a passionate priority of deep soul to soul connection easily shared in a comfortable simple silence.

Anyone can talk about themself. Even a child knows how to gossip and chatter. So what is scarce and rare? Silence. The ability to deliberately keep yourself out of the conversation and subsist without its validation. Silence is the respite of the confident and the strong.

— Ryan Holiday (@RyanHoliday) September 19, 2024