Silence is ever-present; between our thoughts and words, activity and inactivity. It is familiar to us, a friend we seek out when we need to rest, replenish or rejuvenate. “It is the language of God,”*.
Yet for many of us, silence may feel awkward or discombobulating when we consciously meet it from within.
So today, let us practice sitting in silence for a few moments. Allow yourself to dispel any anxieties or expectations around silence, and focus instead on listening for it.
Commit to this listening in a relaxed, natural way.
Here we go.
Sit in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. Take a moment to allow your body and mind to settle down, and close your eyes. Continue to breathe. Feel yourself quieting down. If any thoughts or emotions arise, allow yourself to notice them, but do not “go” with them. Instead, allow them to pass through you. As you observe this, continue to tell your mind and body to quieten.
Now, begin to listen for the silence between your thoughts and feelings. Slow down your thoughts in order to allow your focus to deepen.
See if you can identify the exact vibration of silence in your consciousness. Is it fast or slow? Velvety or silken? Touch it with your inner awareness, and command your consciousness to move in the same frequency as the silence. Reach for this quietude by relaxing even more deeply with every breath. Breathe, relax, and ride the waves of silence until you are feel complete with the exercise. Then, take a couple of deep breaths and open your eyes.
Feel the silence within you as you move through your day. Silence is you and God/the Source on the same wavelength. Enjoy!
*Rumi