All sounds, from a whisper to a classical symphony, arise out of silence and disappear into silence. But silence is always there beneath sound and is the space where sound exists. We tend to think of silence as the absence of sound, but silence has its own weight and quality. When you listen to silence, you can feel its depth and power. Taking time to "be silent" calms the mind and can rejuvenate the body. If we stop to experience silence, we hear the many sounds we often ignore...the sounds of everyday life.
Time spent in silence can also be time spent with God. If we focus on not moving or speaking, on blocking out all the everyday sounds, it allows our mind and heart to open to experience our Creator. Given time, we may be able to hear "the still, small voice of God". He is ready to meet you in the silence, are you ready to go there?
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