Vast and Potent Silence
All sounds, from a whisper to a classical
symphony, arise out of silence and disappear into silence. But silence is always
there beneath sound and is the space where sound can exist. We tend to think of
silence as the absence of sound, but silence has its own weight and quality.
When you listen to silence, you can perceive its intense depth and power.
Taking the time to experience silence calms the mind and rejuvenates the body.
Silence is the void where we can hear the many sounds that we often ignore �?the
voice of our intuition telling us the truth, the sound of the breeze blowing,
the hum of the radiator, and the noises we make just because we are alive.
One way to experience silence is to wake up before the rest of the world
has come alive. Try not to move into activity, and leave off the lights, radio,
and television. Sit still and simply listen. You may hear your heartbeat or your
breath, but keep your attention tuned to the silence that surrounds you. Stay
this way for as long as you can, and allow the sound of silence to penetrate
your body until it moves into your core. Feel the gentle, pulsing waves of
silence and allow it to cleanse you. Five minutes of communing with silence can
leave you feeling vibrant and connected to the universe.
At night,
choose a moment after everyone around you has retired and tune in to silence.
You can also experience silence throughout the day. Even in the midst of
activity, moments of silence are always present. Usually we ignore or feel
nervous around silence and try to fill these moments with sound. Yet silence is
always there �?vast, potent, and available for us to step into any time we
choose. |