Power of Silence: Think Better, Live Better with Less Talk

It gives us an opportunity to reflect and respond effectively. In our ever-busy world of cellphones, social media, and endless chatter, it is critical for our creativity to find an oasis of calm for contemplation and the exploration of ideas. If we don’t allow ourselves space to just be contemplative and make decisions with clarity and consideration, we will just continue the madness of regurgitating the same old stories and ideas. We need room for silent reflection and space for innovation. If we don’t allow ourselves such places of quiet, we won’t allow our muse room to share something new with us.

“Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.” - Francis Bacon

In fact, there is a ‘cause and effect’ relationship between silence and ‘gracefulness of mind’. That probably is the reason for Lord Krishna placing Silence next to Gracefulness in the order. Develop the habit of daily silent introspection and that will eventually help in eliminating all negative emotions and enhance positive emotions. Try it out from today and you will see the results yourself.

Silence is important for our health and well-being and not just mental health. 

Silence stimulates brain growth. Two hours of solitude and silence every day could potentially rejuvenate your brain. In a 2013 study, scientists exposed mice to three types of sound, including baby mouse calls. Scientists found that two hours of silence per day prompted greater healthy brain cell growth in the hippocampus – an area of the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, motivation and regulation of emotional responses.

Silence Improves sleep and fights insomnia. Silence improves memory. Silence relieves stress. Silence improves creativity.