Living Joy: Week 2

LIVING JOY!
If you picked up a copy of Christ Stefanick’s book Living Joy. We invite you to read it along with us and join us in “discussing” the questions of the week. This week we are focusing on Rule 2: Practice Silence (pg 43-66)
1. Chris writes that “…silence isn’t simply the art of shutting up. Silence isn’t just an absence of noise. It’s how we open up to the presence of something more. Silence is the soil where joy grows, because it opens you to gratitude, create space for friendship to flourish, allows you to truly rest and makes prayer possible.” How have you experienced this to be true?
2. Chris gives a few examples of the “War on Silence”. What would you add to the list? Had you ever considered the world’s war on silence in connection to the devil’s ancient temptations? What new insights did this give you?
3. He gives us 6 examples of the blessings to be found in Silence. Which of these blessings do you most long for in your life? Would you add to his list? If yes, what?
4. Have you ever tried any of his “How To” steps? Share with others the ways in which they have been beneficial to you spiritually. Which step will you begin with?