Silence: A Poem
by Whitney R. Simpson

She is my companion
yet I avoid her gaze

She is my teacher
yet I push back at her instruction

She is my guide
yet I veer from her course

She is my friend
yet I wonder why she comes near

She is my gift
and I long to savor her more fully

She is inviting me to a oneness with God,
listen...do you hear her?

Why not?

I avoid her gaze
because at first she looks lonely

I push back at her instruction
because of my own agenda

I veer from her course
because I am easily distracted

I wonder why she comes near
because there is always another choice

Yet I long to savor her
like never before

And once I say yes to her
I receive an awareness I never knew
​she could introduce to me

She is my companion,
my teacher,
my guide,
my friend

She is God's gift

​Silence

As you can see from the previous post, the book signing and celebration at Parnassus was a great joy. Thanks to your support, the book was the number one seller at the bookstore and was even listed in The Tennessean as such. Truly never imagined this! They do have some signed copies left in stock, as of this week. Stop by and say hello to their amazing staff.
Many of you have sent me messages about your own 40-day journeys and your story of healing and wholeness. I’m indeed on my own journey and it gives me great honor to companion you in yours.

And you have asked, how can I help? Here are some ideas:

• Share the book with friends on social media (there are lots of easy ways to click one of my posts and just “share”, so make sure you’re following me at @WhitRSimpson to do that easily. Liking and commenting also helps bring interest to posts.
• Pass the book on - give one to your yoga instructor, pastor, or friend on this healing journey with God.
• Review the book. Your honest review means a lot. It is less about the number of stars and more about sharing with people how this book may be connecting with you on your journey. Amazon and Barnes and Noble accept reviews whether you purchased the book from their site or not.
• Host a small group. As of next week, you can download a free small group guide from my shop to learn more about facilitating others in this process. You do not have to be a teacher, simply a facilitator, to help others make space and listen for God’s activity. 
• Have you seen the book trailer? Some talented friends at Adelicia Company created this short overview of the book and it answers questions about the tools you’re invited to use for listening in the book. You can find it here, and feel free to share!
• If you’re local to middle Tennessee, attend a local event or reach out to schedule one at your location​. My event schedule is full through the spring, but I’m currently scheduling for the remainder of 2017.

Now that you've allowed me the space to answer your question, may I ask some questions of you? How can I serve you on your journey? What other soul care resources would be of help? What events, retreats, or workshops would you like to see offered?
Simply contact me to share your thoughts. It is an honor to be a companion on your spiritual formation journey.