There’s Power in Silence
There’s a certain energy to silence like no other. Silence gets people to act, think and most importantly slows the mind down. The problem though with reaching a state of silence is we’re surrounded by needless chatter-TV, Music people etc. Not to mention, silence can be disconcerting, making one feel uncomfortable and alone which is probably the reason the world is filled with TVs left on or music playing in the background when no one’s really there.
But forget all that. A lot of amazing things go on when we’re silent as follows:
Turning thoughts and focus inwards gives us the power needed to refuel our minds.
The ego gets switched off temporarily, helping us see reality as it is. This includes the beauty of the world around us which we often not get to see.
With silence, you get time for introspection, allowing your true self to speak and not the ego or the conscious mind.
Here are some real life situations to apply the art of silence
During Arguments
This is the best time to apply the art of silence to stay silent. It’s not easy controlling the ego that constantly forces its way out to finish the argument. But, next time someone is shouting at you or picking on you, you can take all the power from them and spare your energy by looking at them and saying absolutely nothing. It’s extremely difficult but very powerful.
Gossiping
As long as you’re human, you’ll always be surrounded by a bunch of annoying gossipers speaking about other people. The biggest issue with gossiping though is, its contagious. When you don’t like someone and someone else starts speaking about them, naturally, you’ll voice your opinion. Next time you’re in a gossip, try using the power of silence. If you’re a gossiper and people start noticing you’re not your usual self, don’t give an explanation. Stay silent or opt out.
In a Conversation
Listening is an art. Letting people speak as you listen is a powerful tool to both of you, the listener and the speaker. In a conversation, you might want to paraphrase what the speaker is saying or use expressions that acknowledge you’re listening. Don’t make it about yourself. Keep practicing, you’ll not only be a better listener but you’ll also find people coming to speak to you.
Please note, if someone wants to know more about you they’ll ask you questions. This is the time to speak about yourself otherwise always have the listener part of the conversation.
Alone at home
Silence all alone at home can be quite uncomfortable for a lot of us. That’s why when at home alone we’re naturally inclined to turning on the TV, music, call friends/family etc to fill the void of silence. What we don’t understand is, having a completely silent home doesn’t mean we’re alone. It means you’re recharging your mind. You’ll be shocked just how much you can get done in this state. Finish an unfinished project, write, think about the life you want and work it out, work on a computer and so much more.
Introspection
This is a great way to connect with the world in ways only imaginable to the mind. Take 15 mins in the morning and 15 mins in the evening simply focusing on your breath. Reaching a level of deep inner calm does wonders to your mind and body.
Going into a state of silence has a way of helping us reach other unexplored parts of our minds not achievable when going about daily routines. The power is right within you. You just need to learn to harness it :)
Love & Light
