Life is moving along at warp speed. Many had hoped that the increase in our ability to communicate via social media would help us to slow the pace down. It has done the opposite! We never see Jesus nervous and rushed, even in the midst of His demanding ministry. This is partly due to the fact that He took the necessary time for silence and solitude. We examine the WHY and give some practical advice on HOW to participate in this practice which has become uncommon in modern Christianity.