I feel this could be an inspiring video, even living outside the vincinity of Quaker circles. Valuing silence, introspection and eventually speaking out of a connecting, loving spirit
I struggle with discernment because I've heard many messages that I felt were more about the individual than something meant for the meeting inspired by the Divine. Of course, this implies that I can feel the differences about messages. One thing I have found useful is that, if I push the desire to share a message down a couples of times and the desire comes back stronger, it is something that needs to be said. If I have a sense of peace after delivery of the message, that is a good sign I did the right action.
Frequently in smaller meetings. Sometimes in larger meetings there is too much “popcorn” ministry when people do not listen to the Spirit but want to get a point over or want to discuss a previous ministry.
I find the silence makes me more receptive of the message. It encourages me to reflect on its meaning more deeply, as opposed to the same message delivered in the midst of an everyday conversation. So yeah, I think it does improve the silence . . . and vice versa.
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I feel this could be an inspiring video, even living outside the vincinity of Quaker circles.
Valuing silence, introspection and eventually speaking out of a connecting, loving spirit
I struggle with discernment because I've heard many messages that I felt were more about the individual than something meant for the meeting inspired by the Divine. Of course, this implies that I can feel the differences about messages. One thing I have found useful is that, if I push the desire to share a message down a couples of times and the desire comes back stronger, it is something that needs to be said. If I have a sense of peace after delivery of the message, that is a good sign I did the right action.
Does it ever happen that an entire service goes by without anyone saying anything?
Frequently in smaller meetings. Sometimes in larger meetings there is too much “popcorn” ministry when people do not listen to the Spirit but want to get a point over or want to discuss a previous ministry.
of course. Those are really wonderful meetings, oddly.
What sorts of topics are voiced when you feel compelled to speak?
Does it improve the silence?
I find the silence makes me more receptive of the message. It encourages me to reflect on its meaning more deeply, as opposed to the same message delivered in the midst of an everyday conversation. So yeah, I think it does improve the silence . . . and vice versa.