silence

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{acp _pattern 248}{acp top-intro/}Silence offers deeper engagement with the world.Silence is the ultimate purity in speech. By immersing ourselves in moments of silence (apart from technology and social interactions), we can begin to listen to greater things as Hashem speaks to us through our souls, minds, and hearts.Perfecting this trait allows one to know when to speak and when not to speak. When we exemplify silence so as to not commit lashon hara (evil speech), we are using our speech in the purest way possible. However, silence can also be a detriment if someone is counting on you to say something to uplift, defend or contribute. A perfect balance of this trait is using every word for higher reasons, not just to fill the air. Before you open your mouth, be silent and reflect: “What benefit will my speech bring to me or others?”Suggested practices:

  • Say only positive words regarding a situation or person.
  • Listen more than you speak this week.
  • Practice being comfortable with silence in a conversation and don’t seek to fill the quiet spaces with awkward conversation.
  • If a situation arises and someone or a group needs defense, do not be silent. Rather gently defend by commenting or speaking your truth to correct and bring honor. Do not be complicit.{acp /top-intro}

{acp top-intro-old/}"Before you open your mouth, be silent and reflect: 'What benefit will my speech bring me or others?'" --Rabbi M.M. Lefin of Satanov, Cheshbon HaNefeshSilence is the ultimate purity in speech.  As the menorah in the Temple represented purity and brilliance, so too do we shine like a menorah when we guard our words.  When we exemplify silence so as to not commit lashon hara, we are using our speech in the purest way possible.  Before you open your mouth, be silent and reflect: "What benefit will my speech bring to me or others?"{acp /top-intro-old}{acp top-image images/stories/middot/10-silence.jpg}{acp print-version print/W10-silence.pdf}{acp daily-cat-intro-count 2}{acp quotes-cat 389}{acp meditation-cat 391}{acp torah-cat 392}{acp mesorah-cat 393}{acp besorah-cat 394}{acp daily-cat 395}{acp stories-cat 396}{acp accounting-cat 397}{acp podcast-cat 247}{acp _end} 

 

 "Before you open your mouth, be silent and reflect: 'What benefit will my speech bring me or others?'" --Rabbi M.M. Lefin of Satanov, Cheshbon HaNefeshSilence is the ultimate purity in speech.  As the menorah in the Temple represented purity and brilliance, so too do we shine like a menorah when we guard our words.  When we exemplify silence so as to not commit lashon hara, we are using our speech in the purest way possible.   Before you open your mouth, be silent and reflect: "What benefit will my speech bring to me or others?"