In silence...

In an age where there is so much to talk about and many ways to do this, go into voluntary silence seems obsolete.

However, entering all the whirlwind of noise, the self started to lose its stability.

Thus the search for a practice of voluntary silence that for years was associated with religious traditions or some sort of monastic self-flagellation.

Worldwide, many of the busiest people are seeking voluntarily to practice silence, mainly through seminars and retreats.

What causes this and what is really the result?

Reasons

The incessant noise of the world has prevented people to make time for thinking and reflect on what really is happening. As human beings behind all actions and events there is something deeper, such as inner reactions, emotions, relationships and their impact, projections, etc.

Because of this, when what is happening behind, which is unknown, comes to the front, the person is not ready, and lot of unnecessary suffering comes.

When we get into silence, we have the ability to see what is happening behind and take action before it's too late.

Impact

In addition to the clarity of what is really going on, silence also heals on many levels. By being silent, physically and mentally, you have the time needed to reach conclusions in your own life and create a major change.

The other impact is to allow an "internal closet organization". It is a time to check what is happening internally, plans and projects, life as it is. Without silence, the cabinet will have to last disorganized until life decides that the individual needs to take time and forces him to do so.

Methods

There is no single way to remain silent, from complete silence to the silence of "speaking as little as possible", or just experience silence in mind.

It all depends on the effects the person wants to make in his/her life, time and energy available to be invested.

Conclusion

It is fundamental to set aside time to experience the silence, as it helps to understand the reasons and choose the correct method to experience it.

What to do if something bad happens?

There are so many bad things that can happen to any of us, small or big. Question is: what to do?
Do you remember Charlie Brown and the guy with a blanket? That was his natural solution, just hold on his blue blanket and he felt safety. All problems went away just like that.
However, we have grown up, leaving our "blankets" behind. We are mature and experienced, we are supposed to know how to deal with situations now. No need of a "blanket".
No need?
In fact, all of us need something that gives us confort and safety. We all need something that generates in our hearts hope and the sweet and almost innocent feeling of bliss. We need a "blanket", probably an internal "blanket".
Inside ourselves there is something special and powerful. Something that can be accessed anytime. It is an inner space where safety is there and it is ours. All the time. We don't need something external, we just need that comes from within us. Happiness is a thought away...