Learning Silence

To truly learn silence, one must recognize the turning points in life where silence should never be broken, and hold firm whenever it is wiser to remain quiet. Such discipline is only possible through deep reflection and clear insight. That is why the sages of old said, “To learn speech, you must draw near to people. But to learn silence, you must follow God.”

Silence requires steady practice. It is about discovering the strength that calmness brings. God approaches us most closely in moments of stillness, and only those with quiet hearts can hear His voice. The wise know how to be silent, and in that silence, they encounter the divine.