In solitude we become aware that we were together before we came toget…

Henri Nouwen
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In solitude we become aware that we were together before we came together and that life is not a creation of our will but rather an obedient response to the reality of our being united. ✨ Henri Nouwen (2013). Clowning in Rome: Reflections on Solitude, Celibacy, Prayer, and Contemplation, p.14, Image
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