In the chaotic world of words and
noise, silence talks .We
constantly exhorted to speak and talk. So, what
happens when you decide to resort to silence for days, weeks even months on
end?
Silence as a mode of
communication is difficult to practice and comprehend. Nona Walia, writer of
this article, tried to interpret the power of silence in the modern world and
discover the changing alchemy of silence amidst complex relationship.
Silence is a language in itself,
more powerful tan billions of words put together. Silence is loudest in rocky relationship.
Two conflicting people can portray their love through silence. Ameen Marchant, author
of the ’Silent Raga’, says in his book that two sisters who can’t get along, communicate
their love through silence. According to Stuart Wild, author of Silent power, situations
can be won by being silent. Another writer, Advaita Kala, agrees,”Being silent
works.” She was silent once for one and half years in a relationship that
worked. But how one pleads innocence in relationship if decides to be silent.
Situations can be won by being silent. We don’t always need words to
communicate our feelings. Silence screams innocence.
It can even deal with volatile situation.
Problem gets resolved. In relationship, silence is a beautiful language. It respects,
submission compliance, a cease-fire. Silence heals the turbulence emotions.
Silence can mean an absence or a negation but it can also assert a stance that
demands attention and eventually, one hopes, an understanding.
Writers go through these long
silent phases. They’re introspective and self-obsessed. The interpretation of
silence in a dancer’s life is rather understated and unique. Silence in a dance
is peace. It’s a silence to understand what dancer has done. Silence is portrayed
as calmness, gap. This is timeless universal teaching. Silence is device. It
allows you to digest emotions. Actors use it to underline a dialogue, good
actors use it sparingly.
Silent power words and becomes
your unspoken credential. It’s a charisma that gradually grows around your
subtle electromagnetic body of energy. If you’re silent the energy increases
around you. Silence is also a powerful communication tool. It gives many messages.
Some people may misinterpret it though. When we talk a chain of thoughts gets
translated into speech, its loss of energy.
We think 30 thought per minute.
In silence we think five and one is agitated they go up to 60! Silence thus
slow down our thoughts and reduces the chance of misinterpretation. Silence
retreats are popular. Silence is a connection to your soul. This is where true
power resides. You begin to see life with clarity. It gives you inner strength
in all storms of life.
Silence is easier to punctuate
than language. You need to choreograph quietness.
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