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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 can exist. 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 perceive its intense depth and power. Taking the time
to experience silence calms the mind and rejuvenates the body. Silence is the
void where we can hear the many sounds that we often ignore -- the voice of
our intuition telling us the truth, the sound of the breeze blowing, the hum
of the radiator, and the noises we make just because we are alive.
One way to experience silence is to wake up before the rest of the world has
come alive. Try not to move into activity, and leave off the lights, radio,
and television. Sit still and simply listen. You may hear your heartbeat or
your breath, but keep your attention tuned to the silence that surrounds you.
Stay this way for as long as you can, and allow the sound of silence to
penetrate your body until it moves into your core. Feel the gentle, pulsing
waves of silence and allow it to cleanse you. Five minutes of communing with
silence can leave you feeling vibrant and connected to the
universe.
At night, choose a moment after everyone around you has retired and tune in
to silence. You can also experience silence throughout the day. Even in the midst
of activity, moments of silence are always present. Usually we ignore or feel
nervous around silence and try to fill these moments with sound. Yet silence
is always there -- vast, potent, and available for us to step into any time
we choose.
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