Silence is a real strength
a gentle art of communication
It stills our mind
and refreshes our soul
opening a vast panoramic view
It provides necessary space
to hear our inner peace
for all the answers lie within
so unplug and take time out
Noise and busyness are a constant distraction
avoiding silence is unhealthy
so indulge silent contemplation
needed to replenish and nourish our soul
connect with our oneness, breath in
aroused 
[…] Peace can only come from within, when we are at peace with ourselves we become calm and content. […]
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Came to the ‘healing’ section… spotted the ‘silently’
I used to know all the words to this song…
I was a lonely child often alone – I think the calmness of the song more than the words were soothing. Since it fit my angst moods then. There really is quite a bit of sadness in the song.
Listening isn’t what most folks did for me back then… So I had to listen to myself.
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ouch sorry for your suffering Jules but how magnificent that you have such a happy contented marriage … not always possible after such a deprived childhood so you have overcome! well done you 🙂
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We were given one mouth BUT two ears for a reason.
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I love how you reference Simon and Garfunkle. Agree, people don’t realise how powerful silence can be.
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I have always loved that song. And I have always valued silence. One of the things I love about a dear friend is that we can, and do, have comfortable silences…..
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Love the inclusion of the song and quote at the end. I never twigged that silent and listen had the same letters…there’s something profound in that. As someone who has always tried to outrun silence, I am definitely learning to now just accept and embrace it, sit with it and listen.
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When i was younger i refuse to believe that its important to quiet ourselves from time to time…now that i am a lot older i always declare a quiet time….i need it..
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A rich post, and which resonates for me very deeply.
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Great compilation ! Appeals to so many senses…
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Your words capture me…they bring a smile and some tears.
Sometimes it is my mind that is the noisiest…so an alone walk to breath and meditate is my salvation. (Okay, well, Cooper walks with me…but he is so quiet. Just makes sniffin’ noises as he interacts with the world. 🙂 )
When I was a teenager I choreographed a dance to that Simon and Garfunkel song because it was one of my fav songs. (Still is!)
Ha. My dance teacher’s name was Mrs. Robinson. 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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That line in the song “people hearing without listening” hits me in the gut. I’m better (hopefully) but I often have to tell myself to listen instead of preparing my rebuttal. 😀
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Lovely. Plus, I love that song so much! 🙂
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