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Resting Place

"In silence, we are better able to listen to and understand ourselves; ideas come to birth and acquire depth; we understand with greater clarity what it is we want to say and what we expect from others; and we choose how to express ourselves. By remaining silent we allow the other person to speak, to express him or herself; and we avoid being tied simply to our own words and ideas without them being adequately tested. In this way, space is created for mutual listening, and deeper human relationships become possible. It is often in silence, for example, that we observe the most authentic communication taking place between people who are in love..."

– from Benedict XVI, Message for the 46th World Communications Day (20 May 2012), available in full here.

A serene corner of St John's cemetery on one end of Prince's Street in Edinburgh which reminds me of our profound human need for silence, quiet, rest, and contemplation. This excellent essay by Fr James V. Schall SJ on our need for silence is also well worth considering.

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Taken on: May 20, 2012

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Camera: Canon EOS 60D, f/6.3, 1/160 sec, 100mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 60D
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Aperture:	f/6.3
Exposure Time:	0.006 sec (1/160)
Focal Length:	100mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
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White Balance:	Auto
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Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 Macintosh
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