So, what's wrong with a little silence?
Why do we need to fill in all the spaces?
People often answer:
anxiety!
So, what does that have to do with not leaving open space in our
conversations, on our walls, in our lives?
Think about it. We fill in our
conversations with unnecessary, gratuitous and often nonsensical sounds, our
counters with clutter, the walls in our homes… and how about that constantly
blaring tv in the background?
In ancient times people banged drums and created loud sounds to ward off
the ever lurking demons…
Perhaps we are trying to ward off our own demons - those ever present, internal
Bully voices that might jump into the silence with their incessant criticisms?
Here's an interesting thought:
Attorneys prepping their clients for depositions often advise them to
count to ten before responding to any question, creating an easy method of not
jumping into that tempting silence…
DANCE WITH IT! EXPERIENTIAL APPS
An opportunity to
experiment with some fun ideas...
THE PRACTICE OF SILENCE…
Imagine yourself in a special, very safe room that has
a 'No Criticism Allowed' rule.
The room is wonderfully peaceful and quiet - no
auditory or visual clutter…
As you enter this room, feel yourself becoming light …
knowing you are totally safe you begin to float … just enough to drop any
weight… it's a very pleasurable feeling…
Breathe deeply and experience the pleasure of being so
light… everything is clear … no clutter as you continue to breathe…
If anything intrudes - even a thought - try counting
to ten - in rhythm with your breathing - in and out …
Spend a few minutes in this restorative space … it now
belongs to you and you can return to its lightness as easily as taking a deep
breath…
Allow yourself to return to your present moment
feeling lighter and less cluttered…
Nice, right?
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