Silence ought not to be something avoided or feared!

Since leaving the non-stop hustle and bustle of London for my new home in a rural part of Spain called Asturias, I have found myself with a simpler – and quieter – way of life. Naturally, much of my time is dedicated to psychic readings and intuitive assessments. But my daily routine sees me tending my small flock of sheep, observing my cockerel as he marshals his harem of hens or simply staring at the mountains with the faint echoes of cow bells in the distance.

It’s probably as close to true peace and serenity as you can get in today’s world. Most of us rarely treat ourselves to a period of quiet as we go about our busy lives. And so I wondered to myself:

If silence is golden, then why don’t we enjoy it?

Western culture has a tendency to see silence as something to be avoided. Gaps in conversations aren’t seen as the best endorsement to an evening. It’s as if we associate a break or a pause with something having gone wrong. When there’s noise everyone’s comfortable and things are going right.

So I think it’s fair to say that silence has a negative – or at least not a positive – connotation. And so at every turn we seem to surround ourselves with sounds. We have our tunes blaring out of our iPod as we walk down the street. Our mobile phones beep and ring signalling that someone is trying to get in contact with us. And a friend of mine keeps a television turned on in every room – just because. For many of us the last time we experienced anything close to silence was during a power outage.

I suppose we are merely responding to the so-called advances that the latest technology has to offer. And the message these days seems to be that because it’s easy to do something then we should do it. It’s as if we’ve become indoctrinated with the mission of just keeping the momentum going. Whatever you do don’t stop!

The message from society is clear – keep creating. But somewhere along the way the concept of productivity has been superseded by a pale imitator – plain old activity. It’s near the point that so long as you’re doing something, anything (of course, there are limits), then you’re participating in and contributing to the world at large.

Quaere: are we not surrounding ourselves with so many sounds for so much of the time that they meld into some sort of a cacophony which actually discourages and actively interferes with the creative process?

To be sure, all this noise (if you will) has a much broader impact on our lives. It distracts us from engaging in our own creative and intuitive process of problem-solving. I’ve witnessed this in my own life and in those of people who I’ve read for. The answers that were so dearly sought after were in fact there all along. But because of all the noise, distractions and general interference in our lives, we couldn’t see the wood for the trees.

Instead of tuning out the outside world and tuning into ourselves, we’ve opted for what appears to be an easy way out. However, it seems to be me a much more exhaustive process. If it’s not immediately clear, then we’ve fallen into the trap of having to turn to someone or something else when sometimes a bit of quiet time would reveal all that we need to know.

The reason that they say silence is golden is because it’s our trigger for peace, tranquility and serenity – all of which are so valuable that they cannot be purchased, even with gold.

By embracing complete stillness, mentally as well as physically, we can tap into the guidance from within and the insights of a universal wisdom. However, unlike our ancestors we must now actively learn how to be passive.

Those who make the effort and persist will reap substantial, if not spectacular, results. Stress melts away. Obstacles vanish. Answers appear. Success will no longer be a dream – it will be yours.

If you’re not used to enjoying the silence, then try this. Close the door. Turn off the phone, the television, the computer or anything else that might distract you. The idea is to cut yourself off from the outside – completely and utterly for a few brief moments. And just sit. Don’t think of anything in particular. When your mind starts to drift (and it will), gently call it back to nothing.

Start with just a few minutes a day. It takes practice, this doing nothing. But it’s worth it. And before you know it, you’ll have first hand knowledge of why they say that silence is golden.

This is but one technique for self-development and empowerment. The benefits of enjoying the silence will surprise you. But if you’re still searching for answers, then perhaps I can help with one of my readings. By tuning into my client’s energy, I then offer my insights to identify what’s not working for them and what needs changing. A fresh pair of eyes and a keen ear can make all the difference. You can find details of the types of readings I offer here.

Additionally, I just wanted to make you aware of a new feature on the PsychicBridges pages. You can now bookmark pages for inclusion in your browser’s list of favourites. You’ll see the Bookmark links around the site. And in your Scopes, there’s a link underneath for you to bookmark your star sign. It’s just another way to make it easy for you to unlock the secrets of you future.

And finally, don’t forget to read my latest article at IntuitiveBridges in which I examine the two words that for Elton John are the hardest words to say – I’m sorry. Read my article in full!

As always, feel free to email me with any comments, suggestions or feedback on PsychicBridges.

Thanks again for all your support and until next week,

Kindest regards,

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