I decided to break the silence on my blog because I felt the need to find a method to tell my experience and share my growth journey with others. A life coach's responsibility includes not just assisting others in growing, but also assisting myself in growing in the areas of mental, emotional, and spiritual development. That is how I can develop my coaching abilities: by practicing what I preach. Since 2012, I have been absent from my blog, but I have continued to blog on the World Moms Network blog, where I have shared my life experiences and my beliefs. From 2018 to the present, I have kept a personal journal of my thoughts, feelings, and experiences, but I now want to share them with others. The most powerful experience I have had during these four years was practicing Silence, which was the most powerful experience I have had during these four years.
What is silence?
Silence is more than simply closing our mouths. Our true selves can only be discovered by relaxing our minds, letting go of our inner self-talk, and connecting with our hearts. One of the most significant benefits of silence is the development of self-awareness, which leads to self-discovery and self-connection.
Silence is the vehicle that takes us to the innermost center of our being, which is the place for all authentic practice.
Catholic Nun and Zen Master Elaine MacInnes
The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear
Rumi
How to practice silence?
The first step in practicing silence is to recognize when it is appropriate to talk and when it is necessary to keep silent. Finally, learning to talk only when required. As you progress down the road, you will learn to mute your bad speech and refrain from using words and expressions that are abusive, or hurtful; then learn to practice complete silence for a specified time. You can do it for a few minutes, hours or, a few days, depending on your schedule and availability.
Establishing a ritual of silence
- Every day, set up 30 minutes for stillness. If 30 minutes is too lengthy for you, start with 10 minutes and increase the time incrementally until you reach 30.
- Turn off all sources of disruption.
- Take a comfortable seat.
- Keep your eyes closed.
- Deeply inhale and exhale for a total of four counts on each side. Concentrate all of your attention on your breath.
- Allow yourself to let go of any thoughts or inner dialogue and simply focus on your breath.
Benefits of silence?
- Exceptional listening skills.
- Concentration and a sharp focus.
- Establishing a connection with your heart and soul.
- Managing stress.
- Finding your true self begins with awareness of your thoughts and beliefs, which can be achieved through practicing silence and meditation.
My story with silence retreats
In April 2019, I participated in my first Silence retreat. My first time experiencing meditation, I learned that being a thinker was my greatest obstacle to successfully practicing the art of mindfulness. My understanding of the distinction between quietness and silence has grown over time. However, I have since discovered that I am a quiet person, not a silent person as previously imagined. For the first time in my life, I learned and applied meditation. I learned to surrender via silence and meditation. As in meditation, I refrain from reacting to anything that happens around me during silence retreats, instead accepting, letting go, and remaining silent.
Conclusion
Constructing a daily silent practice is a transformative
experience that is well worth your time and effort. The ability to live
thoughtfully is no longer an option; it is a must and a genuine requirement if
one wants to discover inner peace, relaxation, stress management, and
connection to one's true self.
If you enjoyed this post, please share your opinions or your own
personal experience with silence, as well as how it made a difference in your
life, with me.
