Silence

The power of silence. When silence prevails we tend to turn our thoughts inward and gain mind recharge time, i.e. a means to quit the mind so that one can truly see, hear and feel the world. 

In arguments or conflict using the tactic of silence can rein in your ego and hold tight to pride driven reactions. Silence allows the mind to switch over to active listening. It also allows for reflection that often results in inspiration and relaxation. Silence is also noise pollution abatement. 

Silence allows us to remain in the present moment. It provides quality to our talking and it allows us to digest what is being said and to discover appropriate responses. Silence fills in the spaces between words giving an underlying meaning along with body language, tone of voice, inflections and word meaning. 

Silence allows the other person to self-reflect on what they are saying or what was said and often answer their own discussion. Silence is also inaction, i.e. being silent and still allows others to perceive a calm that can affect the person presented with silence. 

Silence is also a means of respect toward a social environment. It can be a means of talking among family members and linked to credibility. It is a way to avoid conflict and embarrassment. Silence results in self-realization, truth, wisdom, peace, and bliss as achieved in a state of meditation and introspection as a person communicates with his or her self in silence. 

Silence conveys interest and consideration. It is considered a sign of a remarkable person. It shows that the person has respect, proper etiquette, maturity, good manners, and good character toward others. 

Silence is a component to understanding context of verbal communications. What is not said through silence is as important as what is said. In some cases it implies "no" in a conversation. 

Silence can avoid open conflict in a conversation. It promote harmony and graciousness.  

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"silence is a part of the spiritual discipline of a votary of truth." - Gandhi

"All this talking can hardly be said to be of any benefit to the world." - Gandhi

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