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Silence

“When the soul lies down in that grass
the world is too full to talk about.”
― Rumi

“Never miss a good chance to shut up.”
― Will Rogers

I found many quotes about silence, some of them contradicting what I was thinking about. The two posted above resonated with me.

When I was younger I remember I talked more than I listened, especially when I was around people I was comfortable with. Now, I tend to listen more and really think about what I am hearing a lot more before speaking. I am not where I want to be yet, but I continue to work on it.

I like the way my writing these days is helping me become more introspective. Is it coming with age or experience? It may also be because I have the time to be more reflective.

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6 responses to “Silence”

  1. Radutti Avatar
    Radutti

    You’ve always been an excellent listener. And I agree with you about writing as a way to step back and be aware of where we’re at. Thanks as always for setting an example for the rest of us, I’m going to work on listening more intently too. ;0

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  2. Debbie Lynn Avatar
    Debbie Lynn

    We’ve walked in the same shoes, I’m working hard on being a better listener, but I have a long path to walk. Writing does allow me to reflect on my journey. 🙂

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  3. Erika Victor Avatar
    Erika Victor

    that is one of my favorite things about writing- it makes you think. I love that Will Roger’s quote and I should take it to heart.

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  4. Elisabeth Avatar
    Elisabeth

    I love that Will Rogers’s quote too. I too wish I had learned the art of silence when I was younger. Now I am mostly practiced in pausing and considering before I speak. It’s a good reminder to also be sure I’m listening more than I talk!

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  5. Rita K. Avatar
    Rita K.

    I can relate to your slice. I do think that as we age, we become less talkative and more able to focus on what others say. Additionally, writing regular helps me to consider my own thoughts and reflect upon them. I don’t feel the need to share as much with others. I enjoyed this post and the wonderful quotes.

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  6. mschiubookawrites Avatar
    mschiubookawrites

    Love this introspective piece on silence. Given that my nickname as a kid was Big Mouth, I love this reminder to pause and listen.

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I am an Elementary school teacher , I taught at an International IB School in Accra, Ghana. I am now teaching in Hanoi. Writing is my passion and I try to write daily, at least in my sentence a day journal, to capture all the blessings around me. I write with groups of writers, such as Teach Write and sometimes Ethical ELA. I also encourage my friends to write , so I created a platform to make that possible -Writing Run.

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