In our busy world, silence is valued less and less. But our deepest thinking doesn’t occur in a busy life, it often occurs in silence. It typically requires a silence-filled space in order to experience silence, the stillness that allows us to take a breath and become real for a moment; just us and our stillness. It is at that moment that our insides tend to be louder than the noise on the outside. The silence allowed us to listen to the whisper of our soul. The one part of us that we often forget about, that tells us what we value, what we want, and what we fear. When we enjoy our silence, we often remember who we are, not by our labels and roles and whatever other word or expectation we let others put on us.
The Illusion of Control
We spend most of our lives trying to control outcomes (plans, people, and possibilities) but deep thought brings us back to the fact that life in and of itself is uncertain. Surrendering control is not giving up; it is trusting the flow of life. When we relinquish control, we become present and open to whatever the experience has to offer. true peace is not found in perfect conditions but in accepting the imperfect reality.
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Connection Beyond Words
Some of the most important connections in life are not verbal—it’s simply a glance, a touch, a joint silence to ponder what is happening; Deafeningly loud moments that can’t be verbalized. When I think profoundly, it usually leads to exploring our connections to each other, and at some point, in those moments that are often invisible connections, there were common elements present. Developing empathy and kindness had and will develop stronger connections than discussing the topics. Ultimately, when we can be “seen” and “understood”, take importance over being “agreed” with.
Final Thought
Deep thinking isn’t about being serious all the time—it’s about being real. When we take time to reflect, we uncover truths that help us live with more intention and authenticity. Every now and then, it’s worth diving beneath the surface.
