How does it feel to live in harmony with oneself?
It is not stillness when there is no action; it is the presence of consciousness without resistance. It’s the quiet space that exists outside of your senses, beyond your emotions, and below your ideas.
The predominance of alpha and theta brain waves in the brain during deep meditation is comparable to this state. According to a spiritual perspective, it’s when the ego loosens, allowing the genuine self to emerge.
The Science of Silence
“How can silence be powerful? “ you may ask.
Studies have shown that cortisol levels may be reduced and your heartbeat can be slowed with as little as two minutes of silence. However, this has always been recognized in spiritual traditions:
The fourth state of consciousness mentioned in the Upanishads, which is beyond wakefulness, dreaming, and deep sleep, is called turiya.
In Buddhism, it is referred to as śūnyatā, which is the emptiness from which all things originate.
Quantum physics reflects this idea in the concept of the zero point field, a silent energy state that underpins all creation.
There is nothing in silence. It is the source of everything.
Activities to awaken the inner serenity
I suggest using the following three resources to help you find your inner peace:
Concentration on Breathing (Pranayama):
Refrain from attempting to control your breathing. You’ll notice how it naturally slows down, causing the body and mind to follow suit.
Breaks You Are Aware Of:
Take a 60-second break every hour. Close your eyes. Have a firsthand encounter with your body. Pay attention to the silence. You will experience a reset of your neurological system.
Journey from Chaos to Calm
Ironically, a noise can cause you to become silent. Recite Om or try listening to a singing bowl. Let the sound gradually fade into silence.
The Reason We Still Disapprove of Silence
Most individuals are terrified of silence because it compels them to confront themselves. They silence the inner cacophony through action, which only amplifies it in the silence.
But the truth is that what shows is what needs healing. Not a threat, but rather a manifestation of silence. By revealing the fissures between us, it helps us become whole again.
The Benefits of Cultivating Stillness
Clarity: Stillness filters out extraneous thoughts. Insights are a natural byproduct.
Emotional balance: you respond instead of reacting.
Spiritual Depth: You see yourself as existence itself, not merely as a physical being or identification.
The bottom line is that you live in quiet.
No matter the spiritual practice, stillness is the beginning, not the end. You remember who you truly are here. This is where intuition, empathy, and inner guidance originate.
Silence is not empty. It possesses a great deal of life, presence, and intellect.
Return to it. Again and again, until you understand that it has always been a component of who you are.
The soul speaks silently. In silence, the spirit awakens.
— Authored by a spiritual scientist
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