Shhhhh. . .
Silence is not empty — it speaks.
Beneath the constant hum of thought and noise, silence carries a quiet intelligence. In its presence, we begin to hear what is usually drowned out: intuition, truth, and the subtle movements of the heart.
Practicing silence reveals how much we fill space out of habit. We rush to explain, react, and resolve, often before listening fully. In silence, these patterns soften. We notice the urge to speak, the need to control, and the discomfort that arises when nothing is demanded of us.
When we stop, clarity emerges—not forced, not hurried, but naturally. Insight arrives the way dawn does: gradually, without announcement. Silence allows things to settle so they can be seen as they are.
In time, silence becomes a refuge—not a retreat from life, but a place we can return to within it. A still center we carry into conversation, action, and choice. From this quiet ground, we meet the world with greater care, presence, and truth.
Peace and Love, Jim
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