" Five minutes of communing with silence can leave you feeling vibrant and connected to the universe."

Date:   4/4/2006 3:09:54 PM ( 18 y ago)

Listening To The Void

Silence

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.

Daily Om


 

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