A life without a lonely place, that is, without a quiet center, becomes destructive. Henri Nouwen centerdestructivelife Change image and share on social
One of the most beautiful ways for spiritual formation to take place is to let your insecurity lead you closer to the Lord. Natural hypersensitivity can become an asset; it makes you aware of your need to be with people and it allows you to be more willing to look at their needs. Henri Nouwen assetawarebeautiful share on social
I have an increasing sense that the most important crisis of our time is spiritual and that we need places where people can grow stronger in the spirit and be able to integrate the emotional struggles in their spiritual journeys. Henri Nouwen crisisemotionalgrow share on social
The fruits of your labors may be reaped two generations from now. Trust, even when you don't see the results. Henri Nouwen fruitgenerationlabor Change image and share on social
Our inclination is to show our Lord only what we feel comfortable with. But the more we dare to reveal our whole trembling self to him, the more we will be able to sense that his love, which is perfect love, casts out all our fears. Henri Nouwen castcomfortabledare share on social
Perhaps nothing helps us make the movement from our little selves to a larger world than remembering God in gratitude. Such a perspective puts God in view in all of life, not just in the moments we set aside for worship or spiritual disciplines. Not just in the moments when life seems easy. Henri Nouwen disciplineeasygod share on social
I've had a tremendous problem with depression in my life. I'd rather not talk about it, because it's over. But depression is real. Henri Nouwen depressionhavelife Change image and share on social
Our Western society is showing its technological muscles in ever more threatening ways, but the experience of fear, anxiety and even despair has increased in equal proportion. Indeed, the paradox is that the powerful giants feel as powerless as a new-born babe. Henri Nouwen anxietybabebear share on social
Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure. Henri Nouwen closenesscuredistance Change image and share on social
God wants you to live for others and to live that presence well. Henri Nouwen godlivepresence Change image and share on social