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I am silent, lying in bed, unable to sleep, listening. I hear my blood soughing in my ears. Then the sound spreads – but that is feeling, surely? What is the difference? It all feels the same. The sound in … Continue reading →

The sound of silence The sight of darkness The touch of nothing I sit quiet, still I listen. I hear chain saw, traffic, lorry reversing. I let it go. Pay attention to my breath. I hear birdsong, lawn mower, the … Continue reading →

Described recently in this paper as “Rickmansworth’s most famous citizen”, few names associated with this area’s history are more familiar than that of William Penn. Locally, a school, a shopping centre and a leisure centre have all been named after … Continue reading →

How does it sound when removed from the dulcet tones of Art Garfunkel? It’s a fleeting experience as the sound we mostly hear is noise. Our friend Art had a rather enchanting way of reminding us of that special scary … Continue reading →

‘I give thanks for laughter and tears, for sleep and silence’ This vocal ministry from the final session of this yearly meeting summed up the experience for me. There was much laughter, in and out of sessions, and joy at … Continue reading →