Silence
Silence is a relative or total lack of audible sound. An environment with sound below 20 decibels is considered quiet or silent
In spirituality
A silent mind, freed from the onslaught of thoughts and thought patterns, is both a goal and an important step in spiritual development. Inner silence is understood to bring one in contact with the divine or the ultimate reality of this moment. All religious traditions imply the importance of being quiet and still in mind and spirit for transformative and integral spiritual growth to occur. In Christianity, there is the silence of contemplative prayer such as Centering prayer and Christian meditation; in Islam, there are the wisdom writings of the Sufis who insist on the importance of finding silence within. In Buddhism, the descriptions of silence and allowing the mind to become silent are implied as a feature of spiritual enlightenment. In Hinduism, including the teachings of Advaita Vedanta and the many paths of yoga, teachers insist on the importance of silence for inner growth. In Quakerism, silence is an actual part of worship services and a time to allow the divine to speak in the heart and mind.
My Thought:
Silence is something that we do not easily get in today’s world. If we work at it hard enough we can still bits of time to listen to the quiet of our souls. Connecting with this inner silence is important for it makes is stronger. It helps us to regenerate and face lives hardships. Try to set aside a bit of time each day to listen to the silence of your soul for it has many answers to give if you are willing to hear them.
Quote:
“Silence is the great teacher, and to learn its lessons you must pay attention to it. There is no substitute for the creative inspiration, knowledge, and stability that come from knowing how to contact your core of inner silence. The great Sufi poet Rumi wrote, "Only let the moving waters calm down, and the sun and moon will be reflected on the surface of your being.”--- Deepak Chopra, MD, the Mind-Body Wellness Guru
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