I agree that silence is golden.
One who takes the time to absorb and study human interaction, gains not only wealth of the observation and reflection of others, but also of himself, and how he relates to those around him. If time is spent fully in conversation, with expectation of what will be said next, I think we miss aspects of human communion and reception: quietude and listening.
There is much to be said for such stillness and restraint.
It gives our minds time to process, understand and enjoy the moment, not the moment after this moment.
Brisk banter is beautiful, but silence produces affluence of the mind and heart. It forges within us a woodland of other inhabitants besides the captivity of our own Self; it broadens our plains, extends our grounds.
One who takes the time to absorb and study human interaction, gains not only wealth of the observation and reflection of others, but also of himself, and how he relates to those around him. If time is spent fully in conversation, with expectation of what will be said next, I think we miss aspects of human communion and reception: quietude and listening.
There is much to be said for such stillness and restraint.
It gives our minds time to process, understand and enjoy the moment, not the moment after this moment.
Brisk banter is beautiful, but silence produces affluence of the mind and heart. It forges within us a woodland of other inhabitants besides the captivity of our own Self; it broadens our plains, extends our grounds.
"Let us be silent that we may hear the whisper of God."
ReplyDeleteAs an eager reader of your old blog, I'm delighted to see you're back at it. I don't think there are over-many blogs that warrant the re-reading that yours do. . .emmm, that said, maybe I should be quiet and listen now.
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