Community Quote by Dallas Willard
“See, once you have begun to experience solitude and silence, you discover that you actually have a soul and that there is a God.Then you can begin to practice Sabbath and that will enable you to re-enter community.You can't have community without Sabbath.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Adventure of Christian Faith, 1995
Solitude reveals inner spirituality and God, leading to Sabbath practice, which in turn restores community connection.
In simple terms: Silence uncovers soul; Sabbath restores community.
Key Takeaway
Practice Sabbath for community health.
Themes
spirituality
community
solitude
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal retreat
- faith practice
- church life
Key Concepts
theology
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does silence affect faith?
- What role does Sabbath play in modern life?
A Different Perspective
Sabbath may be misunderstood as isolation.
![“If I'm going to continue to be any kind of spiritual teacher, I've got to go deeper myself. And so for me, [I am] preserving long periods of solitude, silence, prayer, journaling, study, writing. I don't turn on music or the TV unless I really need to.” quote by Richard Rohr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d6a/richard-rohr-618_deeper_if-i-m-going-to-continue-to-be-any-kind_270254.jpg)
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