• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Simple Serenity

Simple Serenity

Mindfulness-Based Healing Therapy

  • Welcome
  • About
  • Programs
  • Mindfulness
  • Hakomi
  • Eating Mindfully
  • My Books
  • Testimonials
  • PressRoom
  • Blog
  • Contact

Mindful Minute: The Power of Silence by Seng-Ts’an

“Stop talking, stop thinking, and there is nothing you will not understand.”
—Seng-Ts’an

This lovely quote reminds me, once again, to stop and be silent in my life. When I do stop, I realize how much thinking goes on in my mind and how much talking, in one way or another, happens, clouding my clarity and creating “noise” in my life.

Recently I was feeling emotional pain due to a family member’s comment. I experienced hurt, embarrassment and regret. This time I did something unusual: I simply sat with my feelings, not talking about them or thinking about them. At first it seemed unbearable…but in time, I was able to observe my feelings without trying to distract myself or make anyone wrong. I simply accepted my feelings and myself, sitting in silence and doing “nothing”.

Suddenly an “aha” moment occurred and I saw clearly how I was contributing to the impasse between the two of us. I realized I was seeking approval and creating pressure and expectation for the other person. With a humble heart, I apologized. Now our relationship is healthy and free of burdens – spacious and loving. And all it took was silence and the willingness to be open to discovery.

Is there an issue in your life that is asking for clarity or compassion? Perhaps some silence would be helpful. Are you willing to take a few minutes a day to “be with” whatever shows up?

meditation

« TEDxTalk Tuesday: All it Takes is 10 Mindful Minutes by Andy Puddicombe
Being Alive »

Primary Sidebar

Let’s Connect!

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • linkedin

RECENT POSTS

  • Practicing Mindfulness in Times of Uncertainty
  • Only Love
  • One Word: Compassion
  • Living a Mindful Life
  • Case Study: Finding Joy After Profound Loss
  • Alone Doesn’t Have to Mean Lonely
  • Living a Grateful and Loving Life
  • You Don’t Think You Deserve It
  • The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation
  • Loving Ourselves

CATEGORIES

Blog Archives

Home | Simple Serenity™ LLC ©1999-2025 All Rights Reserved Worldwide | Privacy | Site by KSL Designs