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“Silence is a source of great strength.” – Lao Tzu

When was the last time you experienced true silence?

In our today’s modern society, the amounts of conversation and distractions have increased tremendously making silence a truly rare treasure. We're experiencing a global silence shortage, and as excess noise pollutes our mind, it's only making our stress situation worse, ramping up our cortisol and aggravating the problem.  

Silence is good for overall physical health and well-being. Besides giving our ears a break, silence has been shown to offer significant health advantages that boost overall well-being.

Have a look at some of the long-listing benefits of silence:

You Become Calmer

One of the most important benefits of being in silence is that it helps you become calmer. Studies have shown that people who consistently spend time alone and in solitude tend to be calmer.

They will become less susceptible to negative thinking or influenced by negative emotions. When you are always at peace and at a state of calmness, you can see your surroundings and notice what works and what doesn’t in your life. Hence, people who practice in being silence tend to be more successful than others who don’t.

We Need Silence to Rest

Rest shouldn’t be exclusive to sleep. The modern mind is constantly bombarded with stimulation, and we’re desperately trying to keep up with all the information we’re fed. It’s more important than ever to pause and drink up those moments of quiet solitude when we can.

Silence, in fact, relaxes the brain even more than the relaxing music we’re always told to listen to. In fact, recent studies show that it can rejuvenate our brain cells, which allows us to get into a more creative mindset.

Mental Detoxification

Do you know that when you are in silence, you can get rid of all negative thoughts and energy? There are just too many distractions and negative influences from everything including the negative people you talk to, the ever-buzzing social media that requires your attention, and your demanding work.

You need to go through mental detoxification by practicing being in silence. This is why meditation has quickly gained its popularity lately. Meditation is a great way to practice silence and get rid of all negative thoughts.

Lower Your Stress and Pressure

Research has shown that when people are in silence, they are able to lower their level of stress and pressure. It can also lower blood pressure, which can help prevent heart attack.

This is why doctors suggest people take a walk in a garden when they are experiencing stress and pressure from work and life.

So spend time by yourself and be in solitude to lower your stress regularly. 

Enjoy the silence.