Stilte
The Dutch Art of Quietude

Stilte: The Dutch Art of Quietude is a small but mighty book. This 6” x 6” (approx.) hardcover book holds a treasure of guidance in focusing on silence and inviting peace, calmness, and serenity into life. Our days are often filled with noise, multi-tasking, rush…rush…rush… But Stilte, or silence, h......more

I know there are commands in Scripture to be still or silent, a vital part of spiritual growth and transformation. I have learned from van der Vegt that being still or silent does not necessarily mean the kind of inaction we usually think of as meditation. The idea she presents in this book is more......more

Had envisioned a book more along the lines of the Danish lifestyle called hygge, but this is the Dutch version of monastic living, but with modern inclusions. It has a strong Christian theme running throughout even though many of the topics included are more likely or just as likely to be found in a......more

This book has been mistitled. The book is more about appreciating the art of solitude and stillness (or quietness) from a Christian perspective. I bought the book in the hope of learning more about the art of solitude and stillness from a Dutch perspective. Hopefully, they will change the title in t......more