In other words, there is real power in silence. In fact, Chinese philosopher Lau Tzu said, " Silence is a source of great strength."
Being silent allows us to channel our energies. It gives us the clarity we need to calmly face challenges and uncertainty. The hour of silence I practice each morning, and encourage you to practice as well, can be a time for collecting our thoughts, training our minds, and deciding how we want to enter into the day.
Silence is not weakness.
Silence is the power to mindfully choose to stay out of the negative space, and not to say hurtful words back. It takes true strength to hold your tongue and not succumb to negative energy.
It feels awkward, and in our argumentative, combative world, the concept of answering with silence is practically unheard of. To some, it may appear weak. But silence is a valid form of response, and frankly, sometimes, it's the very best way to communicate.
Silence as a Communication Tool
For example, in negotiations, silence can be used to demonstrate confidence and power. By remaining silent, a negotiator can communicate that they are in control of the situation and that they are not easily swayed. Alternatively, silence can be used to show respect and attentiveness.
The exercise of experiencing silence is another key tool that goes hand in hand with obtaining successful results through the Law of Attraction. You will find that taking time out to experience a moment of calming silence enhances the powers of the Law of Attraction.
Silence can be an indication of empathy. When we are really tuning in to how the other person is feeling about what they're saying, we're listening more to the tone of their voice, cadence and speed rather than the actual words, and so replying with words may not be the attuned response.
One of the most obvious ways that actors use silence is to create tension and suspense. A long pause before a character speaks can heighten anticipation and make the audience lean in to hear what they have to say. This is often used in thrillers and suspenseful dramas to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
Silence is not a sign of Weakness, it is a Strength.
They are self-reliant.
Introverts are self-sufficient, and it's why they're so quiet. A quiet person's personality is inward, which means they naturally search themselves for comfort. Since they keep a small circle, they develop the habit of self-reliance by finding ways to cater to their needs.
Silence Can Be Intimidating and Revealing Without Being Forceful. Perhaps the anticipation created through silence is so powerful, even our naval forces have tapped into the hidden potential of silence and have developed a weapon to stop people from talking.
Silence is a powerful sword. We can use silence to increase our understanding and learn more about the people around us. When used out of love, it can show that we care deeply enough to listen with the intent to understand and need to absorb what was said before we reply.
Essentially, the point of the silent treatment is to make the victim feel confused, stressed, guilty, ashamed, not good enough, or unstable enough so that they would do what the manipulator wants.
Part of the reason silence is so scary is that it creates a sense of anticipation — or anxiety — depending on what you're hoping to expect. Without aural cues to alert you to what's going on, anything seems possible.
You Are Not On Task – If things are too quiet, you are probably not on task or target. You will get attention, and sometimes friction, when you are doing important work. Of course, that noise is often coming from those that are sitting quietly doing nothing.
Silence is more “relaxing” for your body and brain than listening to music – as measured by a lowering of blood pressure and increased blood flow to the brain. Periods of silence throughout the day enhance sleep and lessen insomnia.
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Maturity is realizing silence is more powerful than proving a point. Also, it's equally important that whether someone agrees or disagrees with you shouldn't be a criteria to be silent and cut off the discussion.
Silence is the loudest sound in the universe, because it's the only thing that makes you stop and look around. Because silence is what we all fear. But silence is the sound of the soul.
Many guys hate failing and feeling inadequate. They often don't have the speed of words to compete with their partner in a conflict. Men's emotional processing capacity is often much slower than their partner. Whilst being silent is a sign of a man's need to process it is also a way to avoid the feelings of defeat.
When you practice solitude and silence, you allow your brain to process your emotions, rather than suppressing them and remaining on autopilot. You may feel some uncomfortable emotions through this process, but the sooner you recognize and address your feelings, the sooner you can move forward in health and freedom.
Quote by Charles de Gaulle: “Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.”