The Gift of Silence

The Gift of Silence is a collection of valuable lessons I learned while venturing on a 10-day journey of complete silence. During a period of great tumult, I turned to silence to process my emotions, regroup my thoughts, and reconnect my soul with God. Yet, training the Soul is never a simple task. This book provides keen insights through my personal experiences with silence, and explains how my daily movement of silence afforded me more opportunity to grow in God’s audible discernment. As I figured out how to navigate the world without my voice, I truly learned how to communicate and absorb all that the world has to offer. It’s amazing how we often think that silence solely has to do with refraining one’s voice. What we fail to recognize is that when we stops talking, we are able to truly listen to the world and people around us. Throughout my journey, I have learned that listening is a major component of spirituality. As much as the process was about silencing my mouth, it also became about opening my heart and ears to God. If we are to truly gain a strong connection with God, we must have the discipline to master the art of listening. By listening to God, I fostered a lesson in humility, while mastering the spiritual disciplines of silence, solitude, and stillness. Through silence comes strength and clarity; I learned not only about myself, but how to more effectively interact with the people around me. I hope my experience empowers you, and I encourage you to devote time for your own silent journey. Take the plunge, open your heart, and let silence truly connect you to all aspects of your life.