Having the Discipline to Stay Quiet is a Powerful Tool
Making the Most of Silence
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there.When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about.” — Rumi
Nowadays, everyone has an opinion, and — let’s face it — so many of us feel entitled to express them all the time. There should be more attention and respect given to silence.
I’m all for freedom of expression. I’m a libertarian on specific issues, but that doesn’t mean I always have to exercise those rights.
This is when silence comes in so handy; having the skills to hold your tongue or defer your opinions is something we should celebrate rather than ignore!
It’s our prerogative as free individuals to choose when and how we want to use our voice — or whether we want peace for a while.
And sometimes — though it may not be popular to admit it — staying silent can be more powerful than speaking out.
