Stillness, silence, solitude and darkness

"Stillness, silence, solitude and darkness have long been pathways to wisdom, visions, dreams, and messages from the mystery. We see this in traditional rites of passage that involve spending time alone in nature for a time, in spiritual traditions that require periods of complete solitude, or practices that focus on silence or deep nature immersion. These experiences allow us to access longings, memories, intuitions, and messages that are inaccessible in everyday life."

Kristen Roderick, Excerpt from online course Union: Rituals of Remembering through the Seasons