Silence is the most powerful weapon. A meaningful silence is always better than meaningless words. Well, we have so many beautiful quotes about being silent. But, before we consider implementing silence to strengthen our lives, we need to understand the proper way to do so.
Let me briefly explain to you what are the two types of silence, well yes, there are types.
1.Being silent in the right way:
This is the type you must implement in your life. Consider the following situations to be silent; which will increase your value and respect as a person.
- Be silent when you know that you don’t have all the facts with you.
- Be silent when you have no knowledge about the things going on.
- Be silent when you cannot speak without shouting.
- Be silent when you are angry.
- Be silent when you know that others have no intention to hear you.
- Be silent when you are not asked or involved in the discussion.
- Be silent till the other person is done talking.
2. Being silent in the wrong way:
- Not speaking when you are asked to share your opinion.
- Not speaking when you need to defend yourself.
- Not speaking when you need to defend your family and friends.
- Not speaking when you’re completely sure of what you’re talking about.
- Not speaking when you have all the facts with you.
- Not speaking when your opinion will affect you or your closed ones.
You may think that being silent will be a great way to show your strength. That is anyway a fact but you also need to remember that silence is a two-edged sword. Sometimes people who are silent get treated as weak and regarded as ineffective.
- Being silent means using fewer words and more action.
- Being silent means mastering the skill of how much to speak and when to speak.
- Being silent means use meaningful words.
The article you have just read itself is an example, no long phrases, no babbling, no big stories. It is straight to the point, crisp and brief.
If you chose to master the art of silence, congratulations, you have made the best and a healthy decision for your body and soul. Remember you need to practice it and with every passing day, you will be a master on how to use silence as a weapon.