The Voice within the Silence

Silence answers some of the most difficult questions, that too with a smile. The silence of the skies, the stillness of oceans - Have you wondered why it brings someone peace, even if it is just a fleeting peaceful moment? Maybe our true, innate nature is that of silence and peace. But looking at our outer world today, it is difficult to believe so. I do believe that, ''What you seek is what you find''. When you are looking for something, your entire focus is on finding that one thing which is at that moment of utmost importance to you. All your energy is concentrated on bringing that aspect which you desire to life. And why this desire? Because you feel that aspect when enriched will bring with it what you truly desire - Happiness.

Our own voices keep talking to us, telling us things which mostly aren't true. Playing make believe with us and inducing fear. If we can learn how to silence these, and listen to what the voice of silence has to say to us, slowly we'll become aware of our inner nature which guides us through everything we face and holds the answers to all our questions. 

Unless we give anything a chance, we can not experience its potential. How many times do we choose being silent over blaming and accusing, whether it is with others or with ourselves. How many times do we stop to become aware about what we are speaking or the thoughts that are constantly running through our heads? I don't know how it works for everyone, because everyone is unique and will encounter and explore every experience in their own way. But I do know that it does work for all those who choose to give it a chance. One day, for one hour, try to make it not about 'my needs and problems'. For one hour at a time, one day at a time, learn to forget your constant worry and doubt and just see what you already have. Trust and listen to the voice inside your heart, which will only grow louder as you silence your own self. 

• © Sneha Singh 2010