I had a very interesting experience a few years ago.I got off a bus in the town centre then crossed the road.On the main road, some men were digging up the road using very noisy drills.As I walked along the pavement adjoining I saw a blind man cowering against a shop window.I have had serious problems with my eyes so maybe it has made me more aware of others who were even worse off than I am.
I went up to him and asked what was wrong.He said the noise of the drills had completely disorientated him and he felt confused.If he could get to the bus stop which I had just used he would be able to work out his way home.
He got hold of my arm and we walked along very slowly and gently.
The men who were drilling turned off all the drills and stood in a row watching us.I felt a quietness like you get in certain cathedrals and churches.So we slowly went by and crossed the road on a pedestrian crossing.I then described where we were and he said he felt fine.
I never saw him again but I remember that stillness and quietness like something holy.
“The peace which passes human understanding”
How my heart sings 