What does silence mean to you
What does silence mean to you?
Someone once told me that I say it loudest when I say nothing at all. How do you use silence?
Silence can be used as a mark of contempt as when you are in a situation where you cannot say what you want to say, but nevertheless feel that some sort of response is called for. Silence can be a very effective bullying tactic when you say nothing and the person who is trying to be heard is squashed by being met with total silence. In this case there is nothing that can be said which will elicit a response and the affect can be devastating. Total annihilation without a word being said.
Silence can be the loudest non sound in the world. Have you ever sat in a room at night and there is absolutely no sound at all. No traffic, no voices, no birdsong, no noise from the refrigerator, no music, absolutely nothing. The sound of no sound can appear to be very loud and upsetting. We are so used to having some sort of noise in the background that an absence of sound can be disquieting.
Silence can be time which is used as prayer, as a time of thanksgiving for a meal, a life, a loved one, a job, a tremendous view, indeed a silent prayer either to receive something, or to thank the Universe for what you have received.
A visit to a National Park when you are away from your fellow tourists can be a time of silence and peace. A time when you may hear birdsong and the odd rustle of the leaves as a small animal scurries by but otherwise there is silence. How you interpret that silence depends largely on what is going on in your own life. Is it a peaceful silence where you can rest your mind from all its troubles? Maybe you are in an area where there are ruins of a bygone age and in the silence you can hear voices from the past or at least sense their presence. In the quiet of the park can you let go of your troubles and listen to your heart speaking to you?
Perhaps you use silence in meditation. Maybe you use this silence to contact your Guides or to talk to your Source. Remember if you do, to listen more than you talk. It is so easy to do all the talking, give your requests, and say what is troubling you and not merely to be still and listen. It is in this sacred silence that you will discover your joy. It is in this silence that you will start to heal your troubles. It is in this silence that you will renew your spirit and be at peace.
Do you have a special friend that you can go for a walk with, or just sit on a beach and watch the waves? Is conversation always necessary? I have a friend that I can sit on the beach with and say very little. In fact it has been known for us to forget to speak to each other for up to an hour. The silence is what we call companionable silence. We are both at peace with our friendship and each other, rendering conversation in many cases unnecessary. Have you noticed couples who have been married a number of years who can, in silence, let each other know when it is time to leave a gathering? Not a word has been spoken yet both know exactly what the other wants. This is yet another example of the power and meaning of silence.
I was at a family function not so long ago and a family member received a present. She just sat and looked at the gift and said nothing. When pressed she said that she had nothing to say because she could not find the words to say what was in her heart. Fortunately we all knew what she meant as otherwise it might have been construed as ungratefulness. I found myself in this position the day my grandchild was placed in my arms. I was so in awe of this little bundle that I could not speak. I sat there admiring fingers and toes with tears streaming down my cheeks. My heart was too full to speak so I sat in silence and thanked the Universe for living long enough to experience the special day.
Try not to be afraid of silence. It is through silence that the Universe will speak to you. It is through silence that the animal kingdom will speak to you and it is through silence that you will know who you are.
To your continued silence.
Someone once told me that I say it loudest when I say nothing at all. How do you use silence?
Silence can be used as a mark of contempt as when you are in a situation where you cannot say what you want to say, but nevertheless feel that some sort of response is called for. Silence can be a very effective bullying tactic when you say nothing and the person who is trying to be heard is squashed by being met with total silence. In this case there is nothing that can be said which will elicit a response and the affect can be devastating. Total annihilation without a word being said.
Silence can be the loudest non sound in the world. Have you ever sat in a room at night and there is absolutely no sound at all. No traffic, no voices, no birdsong, no noise from the refrigerator, no music, absolutely nothing. The sound of no sound can appear to be very loud and upsetting. We are so used to having some sort of noise in the background that an absence of sound can be disquieting.
Silence can be time which is used as prayer, as a time of thanksgiving for a meal, a life, a loved one, a job, a tremendous view, indeed a silent prayer either to receive something, or to thank the Universe for what you have received.
A visit to a National Park when you are away from your fellow tourists can be a time of silence and peace. A time when you may hear birdsong and the odd rustle of the leaves as a small animal scurries by but otherwise there is silence. How you interpret that silence depends largely on what is going on in your own life. Is it a peaceful silence where you can rest your mind from all its troubles? Maybe you are in an area where there are ruins of a bygone age and in the silence you can hear voices from the past or at least sense their presence. In the quiet of the park can you let go of your troubles and listen to your heart speaking to you?
Perhaps you use silence in meditation. Maybe you use this silence to contact your Guides or to talk to your Source. Remember if you do, to listen more than you talk. It is so easy to do all the talking, give your requests, and say what is troubling you and not merely to be still and listen. It is in this sacred silence that you will discover your joy. It is in this silence that you will start to heal your troubles. It is in this silence that you will renew your spirit and be at peace.
Do you have a special friend that you can go for a walk with, or just sit on a beach and watch the waves? Is conversation always necessary? I have a friend that I can sit on the beach with and say very little. In fact it has been known for us to forget to speak to each other for up to an hour. The silence is what we call companionable silence. We are both at peace with our friendship and each other, rendering conversation in many cases unnecessary. Have you noticed couples who have been married a number of years who can, in silence, let each other know when it is time to leave a gathering? Not a word has been spoken yet both know exactly what the other wants. This is yet another example of the power and meaning of silence.
I was at a family function not so long ago and a family member received a present. She just sat and looked at the gift and said nothing. When pressed she said that she had nothing to say because she could not find the words to say what was in her heart. Fortunately we all knew what she meant as otherwise it might have been construed as ungratefulness. I found myself in this position the day my grandchild was placed in my arms. I was so in awe of this little bundle that I could not speak. I sat there admiring fingers and toes with tears streaming down my cheeks. My heart was too full to speak so I sat in silence and thanked the Universe for living long enough to experience the special day.
Try not to be afraid of silence. It is through silence that the Universe will speak to you. It is through silence that the animal kingdom will speak to you and it is through silence that you will know who you are.
To your continued silence.
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