Silence
Why is silence so uncomfortable? Is it because silence forces us to confront ourselves? And, strange as it may seem, many of us are frightened of the prospect of seeing ourselves in the uncompromising light of silence, undistorted by the shadows of noise. Silence is the portal to introspection, the mirror in which we see ourselves reflected. Conversely, noise is the distraction we seek to keep us from focusing on our true nature. The spiritual traditions of the world have long understood this – be still and know thyself. A silent night is a holy night. Only in silence can we hear the “still small voice”, our inner wisdom, the sound of God.
— Wayne Visser
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