Have you ever been to loud concerts, fury rallies, busy markets or noisy transport stations? Can you imagine yourself in those places?
If you do, you may experience a little discomfort and uneasiness by just staying and observing there. Eventually, you may realize the value of silence.
Silence is a state of stillness and quietude of the mind. It is a state that lingers in two domains or environments: the external and the internal. The external silence is the state of tranquillity as we deal with mundane things, such as when we are faced with enraging conversations, trapped in busy and noisy markets, or when we are struggling in the midst of disaster. While on the other hand, internal silence is the state of peacefulness amidst the quagmire of the thoughts in the mind. Both domains must be resolved and transformed into quietness. Otherwise, a person may experience stress, distraction or disturbance.
When babies came out from the womb of their mothers, one of the heavens they need to leave from is Silence. The world becomes a noisy playground for a baby. This is the reason why babies develop their top-most fear, noise. A baby cries hearing loud sounds, it cannot sleep with it and it will be uneasy for the baby to play. baby's nature is relatively programmed to be silence-lovers. it can play inside a quiet room and can sleep in solitude. Naturally, babies love silence.
When we become adults, we seemingly accustomed ourselves with the noise of the world. We apparently adapted with noises. But, we often find ourselves burdened and stress. These lead us to find for vacation and go through peaceful retreats.
As we grow old, we become very appreciative of silence. Our preferences change and we generally long to more reflective and peaceful environments.
In other words, this noisy mundane life of supposedly a life of noise is not our original abode. It is just a transitory distraction. When we realize this, we will eventually come back to our original home, Silence.
Let us look at other benefits of silence:
1. We become calmer
One of the most important benefits of being in silence is that it helps us become calmer. Studies have shown that people who consistently spend time alone and in solitude tend to be calmer. This calmer attitude eases situations when there is tension.
If you do, you may experience a little discomfort and uneasiness by just staying and observing there. Eventually, you may realize the value of silence.
Silence is a state of stillness and quietude of the mind. It is a state that lingers in two domains or environments: the external and the internal. The external silence is the state of tranquillity as we deal with mundane things, such as when we are faced with enraging conversations, trapped in busy and noisy markets, or when we are struggling in the midst of disaster. While on the other hand, internal silence is the state of peacefulness amidst the quagmire of the thoughts in the mind. Both domains must be resolved and transformed into quietness. Otherwise, a person may experience stress, distraction or disturbance.
When babies came out from the womb of their mothers, one of the heavens they need to leave from is Silence. The world becomes a noisy playground for a baby. This is the reason why babies develop their top-most fear, noise. A baby cries hearing loud sounds, it cannot sleep with it and it will be uneasy for the baby to play. baby's nature is relatively programmed to be silence-lovers. it can play inside a quiet room and can sleep in solitude. Naturally, babies love silence.
When we become adults, we seemingly accustomed ourselves with the noise of the world. We apparently adapted with noises. But, we often find ourselves burdened and stress. These lead us to find for vacation and go through peaceful retreats.
As we grow old, we become very appreciative of silence. Our preferences change and we generally long to more reflective and peaceful environments.
In other words, this noisy mundane life of supposedly a life of noise is not our original abode. It is just a transitory distraction. When we realize this, we will eventually come back to our original home, Silence.
According to Lao Tzu, "Silence is a source of great strength". Many times when we are bogged down with problems of the noises in our work or in the family, we often find sanctuary in deep silence and reflections. Better decisions are made in silence and there is virtue in it."In other words, this mundane life of supposedly a life of noise is not our original abode. But, a transition that we just need to experience. We will eventually come back to our original home that is silence."
Let us look at other benefits of silence:
1. We become calmer
One of the most important benefits of being in silence is that it helps us become calmer. Studies have shown that people who consistently spend time alone and in solitude tend to be calmer. This calmer attitude eases situations when there is tension.
- 2. It clarifies Self-Talk
3. It helps us understand ourselves better
Many successful people are people who really know themselves. People who know their true potential, true strength and true passions. These people have gone through deep evaluation through silence. Thus, they managed to utilise their characters to become better individuals.
- 4. It boosts our intuition
5. It Improves Awareness
People who are meditative and peaceful are very aware of what is happening around them. They know the reality better and they can observe their reactions and tendencies immediately. Through silence we can have the opportunity to be aware of our body, emotions and mind. This will be a gateway to become wiser individuals.
6. It Taps our creativity and broadens our perspective
Human needs to be in contact with the mind free of clutters to broaden the field of imagination. Our perspective is dependent on how much can the mind tries to see in different angles or views. Often times, through silence, we can understand differences and other ways of viewing things, so we can do more extraordinary things.
7. It Grows Better Relationships
While conversation is needed in a relationship. It is of double importance for both partners of relatives to go into silence for better understanding. Being silent is one of the most powerful thing you can do to send an idea that you are taking time to listen, that you are respecting each others chances to be understood. This opens an opportunity for both sides to grow and learn from each other.
8. It Brings Spirit, Mind, and Body in Harmony
Most importantly, Silence can possibly bring equanimity. Due to busy schedules and chaotic minds, we just cannot help but to live in a hurry and forget to spend the time to nurture our spiritual self. This is the most important benefits we could get when we go into conscious silence.
Silence can be a great tool to use for achieving our best self because only in deep contemplation can real enlightenment and wisdom can come on us. It helps us to gain a better perspective and make sure that we are travelling on the right journey.
Going into silence is a privilege that we can do in order to improve the quality of our lives. Silence is not empty, it is full of answers; without the initiative to be silent, we lose the power to change things in a more peaceful way. A person capable of making the mind in silence is capable of peace, a person capable of peace within himself is a person who can influence the world to realize harmony.
So next time that you are bogged down with problems or any circumstances, close your eyes and observe silence--there wisdom comes. =)
_JD
So next time that you are bogged down with problems or any circumstances, close your eyes and observe silence--there wisdom comes. =)
_JD
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