Tag Archives: discipline of solitude

The Crowdless Man – Michael Leunig

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

The Crowdless Man See him wandering alone, The crowdless man, He has no group, He has no tribe, He carries his identity in his pocket. His pocket has a hole in it, His story has a hole in it, His … Continue reading →

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Henri Nouwen on our fear of inner chaos, & solitude

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

“As soon as we are alone,…inner chaos opens up in us. This chaos can be so disturbing and so confusing that we can hardly wait to get busy again. Entering a private room and shutting the door, therefore, does not … Continue reading →

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