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The Wisdom of Silence
The price of silence in a world full of noise, gadgets connected 24 hours a, hustling and bustling of city life, is often not recognized. However, beneath the silence brings a deep wisdom; an ocean of knowledge that will guide us through our most difficult times in life.
Silence is not simply defined as the absence of noise; It represents a place where we can think about our understanding of the world around us. In these quiet moments, we can finally hear our inner thoughts, pulses of breaths, and even sounds nature makes.
By embracing silence, we cultivate the ability to:
Gain perspective: Posing outside the noise of ordinary life we can view situations more clearly. We see the emotional fog lift and we’re in a position to speak of facts as they are, not according to our interpretations. With this newfound perspective, we are now in a position to make better-educated decisions and face challenges with wisdom instead of reactive responses.
Practice empathy: True empathy involves not just listening to the words, but also feeling the emotions and hidden needs behind spoken words. In the quietness of solitude we are more sensitively attuned to the slight gestures that others broadcast, and by so doing it is easier for us to reach out into them in a way which enables us be better friends and family members.
