SILENCE - A WEAPON

SILENCE - A WEAPON

Have you ever used silence to make a point? Then you understand how powerful this communication tool can be. Silence gives many messages. Being able to use the sound of silence is one of the greatest conversational arts.

Our ability to be quiet may confirm that we are intensely interested in what is being said. It can also show that we have great integrity and will not be brought into conversations that could be harmful. It has been said, that the more people talk, the less they tell the truth.

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.

We often hear that we never learn when we speak, but only when we listen. Dial into the silence of your life and become acutely aware of whether that silence is positive or negative. If life’s too hectic and you realize you don’t have enough think time in it, make room. A good life leverages smart silence. Harvest the good, weed out the bad–it will help you stay happy and balanced.

Silence can also be considered in a negative way for example-

• Getting upset and giving someone silent treatment. When we are offended or hurt, respectful conversation is the only tool to resolve issues and repair relationships. Remaining silent and refusing to talk is a form of aggression and totally ineffective.

Being quiet when we should talk creates dysfunction and disunity among us. But silence, when timed correctly, is the language of connection.