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“If your presence does not move a person, your words certainly won’t.”

How much talking do you do on an average day?

How much do you listen?

How often do you practice silence intentionally?

Silence is one of the critical teachings of Mysticism in expanding consciousness. It’s the first step in contemplation. In silence, we become quieter and still within, observing our interactions with the world around us to acquire a greater understanding of the Self.

There are many ways we can practice silence. One type of meditation that takes silence very seriously is Vipassana Meditation. The word Vipassana means ‘insight,’ and it’s one of the worlds ancient techniques attributed to Buddha. It’s an incredible way to awaken through introspection and solitude that leads to a drastic transformation.

Nowadays, in our information-driven world, there’s a complete lack of discipline in the way we use words. Conversations are like a competitive sport, in which the person who talks the most makes the cleverest point.

Mostly, we hide behind chatter, using it as a distraction to avoid dealing with what’s beneath the surface and cling onto an empty and vague notion of spirituality that is emerging across humanity. Some people are afraid of silence because silence holds a powerful magnetic field that can be sensed by everyone within the field. Silence is the gateway to infinite dimensions, entire unspoken wisdom of the unified energetic field. It’s the secret to walking the mystical path, encountering deep awareness, becoming one with the divine, tapping into the cosmic consciousness.

Sometimes we need to stop talking and sit in silence. Silence is a gift in an age where no one has the time to sit still. Trust the silence. It is in this space we come to know the Self and depths our Soul. Silence is the starting point of where we are at on our Soul journey. Join me in practicing deliberate and intentional silence daily. No person, place, thing, or wonder can evoke such an incredible understanding of truth as silence does. There is a treasure to be found in silence.

Love and Gratitude.