The universe (or God, or your higher self, etc.) can speak to us in many ways. For me, the universe speaks most profoundly through silence.
In the book that I’m currently reading, 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace, the author has an entire chapter about embracing silence. The author reminds us that in music, it is the space between the notes that matters most – without the pause, music would be one continuous noise.
It’s estimated that we have 60,000 unique thoughts each day. No wonder so many of us are short on balance; it’s very easy to get caught up and carried away by our minds.
Today, I’ve set aside 4 hours of Davey time. I’m going to turn off my computer, my TV and my cell phone. I’m not even going to open a book. I’m just going to silently go about my afternoon. I’ll take a long bath. I’ll meditate – or at least try. I might do some cleaning, or spend time cuddling with the dog. But above all, I’m going to give my “being” a figurative hug. I’m going to give myself the gift of silence. I will take time to turn inward and observe my thoughts and my feelings. I’ll focus my energy on different parts of my body, fully experiencing my human form.
For 4 hours, I will be fully present to this beautiful world.
I invite you to do the same, in whatever amount of time works best for you. Even if it’s just 10 or 15 minutes.
December 29, 2008 at 11:21 am
Nice one Davey, I think I will do the something as well as long as i like it to be. There is so much places I can go to have peace and quiet its a very exhilarating effect, sometimes you can’t explain it because it very personal. Have a nice time noticing the peace the universe gives you, Cheers!!!
December 29, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Nice Davey…I really aprreciate quiet places too.:)
December 29, 2008 at 1:12 pm
I think I would go insane without my computer… I need silence with my computer lol
December 29, 2008 at 1:32 pm
silence is golden, many times I will walk or ride my beach cruise bike, and just sit, watching the ocean, the boats, the birds, the sky……………….
December 29, 2008 at 1:44 pm
I enjoy my times along very much. There is something magical, if you will, about being home alone…so peaceful.
December 29, 2008 at 1:54 pm
The word “silence” has a special meaning these days! Aligns itself with PEACE, JOY and LOVE! May you have each of those today, Davey and BLOG Buddies!
MAY you carry JOY and Happiness thru-out 2009! PEACE! Doug in KC
December 29, 2008 at 1:58 pm
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December 29, 2008 at 3:29 pm
The only time I have any time to myself is when I go on Holiday and take great pleasure in pampering myself by just being OUTSIDE in the sunshine and Reading and Resting.
It may sound very indulgent, but it suits me and helps me cope with the rest of the year when I am at everyones beck and call (Including my animals)
I am so envious of people who can set aside a few hours of their time and Do Nothing. I would feel that I had failed!
But thats just me – A Peaceful 2009 to you All
December 29, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Thanks for getting back to the positive again. Those last couple of post almost made me kill over. Maybe I’ll try this one on New Year’s Eve.
December 29, 2008 at 6:29 pm
True silence is experiences when one transcends all the senses, touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. Here is where ‘Being’, the immortal ‘Self’ is Known.
Train your nervous system to function from that level of perpetual silence through daily meditation and you gain support of all the Laws of Nature. From this level of silence a mere thought is all that is necessary to effortlessly fulfill your every desire.
December 29, 2008 at 6:30 pm
True silence is experienced when one transcends all the senses, touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. Here is where ‘Being’, the immortal ‘Self’ is Known.
Train your nervous system to function from that level of perpetual silence through daily meditation and you gain support of all the Laws of Nature. From this level of silence a mere thought is all that is necessary to effortlessly fulfill your every desire.
December 29, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Four hours is a long time. Perhaps you should become a monk and join a monestary, really!
December 29, 2008 at 11:18 pm
Sorry Davey,
Correction: Monestery
December 30, 2008 at 12:19 am
Yeah 4 hours is a long time. It’d be better spent with a blog buddy and just have quiet time or hang out together.
December 30, 2008 at 12:25 am
I totally agree for 4 hours of nothing but silence. I have done that before probably not 4 hours but close to it. I just sat down and kind of sorted my life together and thought about things I wouldnt normally think of.I love doing it from time to time.
December 30, 2008 at 12:45 am
Holy crap!
When you mentioned that the most important part of music is the silence between notes, I totally had a Bart Simpson moment when Lisa asked him what a tree sounds like when it falls in an empty forest, when no one is there to hear it…
Sent a bit of a chill down my spine
December 30, 2008 at 1:13 am
Huns…you are only supposed to meditate for 30 seconds…and P.S. meditation is a state of mind like the imagination. you can daydream of waterfalls all you want in silence but thats childs play. The master of meditation is the woman who can comfort a screaming baby in the middle of the night while trying not to wake up the rest of the family and still keep her sanity. The Pro’s are the ones who remain at peace while in the check out line.
The best meditaters are the ones who stay calm, peaceful, balanced and centered NO MATTER WHAT! everything else is just mental masturbation
December 30, 2008 at 9:29 am
Davey, your hair is too long. I prefer it trimmed. Thank you!
December 30, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Woah,this is a great website.I accidentally found your video on youtube and links to here.You’re funny,athletic and very spiritual.That’s rare.^^
Sorry I digress,for me 4 hours of silence is almost impossible.I will be drown in my negative thoughts -_- although I agree that we as human need our own time alone,away from everything that clutter our mind.It’s very hard imagining myself away from computer,but I think I’m going to do it little by little.
ps: your blog is very inspiring.Keep up the great job.
From:
Alan in Indonesia
December 30, 2008 at 1:11 pm
“The author reminds us that in music, it is the space between the notes that matters most – without the pause, music would be one continuous noise.”
Whoever wrote that book has a point, but should consider studying the music of people like John Cage and Morton Feldman. Not only were these composers followers of Eastern philosophy, but I think they would disagree about what “music” and “noise” are, what role each plays in our everyday life, and indeed, what our attitude *should be* toward them.
December 30, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Smiling, I’ll meet you there.
December 31, 2008 at 3:51 pm
nice Calvin Klein’s!
I love this post and when I thought about it I found that I already have silence sometimes. Don’t laugh but I love just sitting on the toilet…in silence and just think about life.
I love it.
Happy New year, Gavin
December 31, 2008 at 7:25 pm
It works…every time…
Ciao! – J