I'm so sick of talking. Each day, the words I've spoken ring as loudly in my mental halls of shame, as loudly as the riotous cacophony of every word I've ever heard, recycled continuously into a deafening roar that overpowers my thoughts. Continual conversation complicates.
Nowhere do I see the problem of unhealthy conversation than when I tell people I might like to stop talking for a time. "Someone already did that." "How can you live like that?" Why cast my pearls before swine anymore? If I follow them, I'll never know if it would have worked. Perhaps, telling others and receiving their discouragement should serve as further proof that following my own intuition would be the best course.
What would it be like to be quiet? What would it be like to have a quiet mind? I want to have the courage to try what I want to try, in spite of the voices of others telling me not to. Something feels right about this idea to me. Could I just talk less?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to break out of the pattern of our lives in such a way? Come back and check this blog, and I'll continue to update you on my experience.
My mom used to do that when I was a kid. She'd go on a 3 day not talking thing. It wasn't the best thing for me as a 6 year old, dealing with a mom who wasn't talking. Six year olds need guidance and talking to. However, as an adult, I can understand and I think it could be very insightful and therapeutic. You don't have small kids at home who need you to be vocal. Go for it. I, personally think it's important to unplug from things every once in awhile - whether that's from electronics and media or people or just talking. Interested to hear how it works for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the journey with me. I have kids to talk to, although, honestly, I could stand to listen more and talk less with them. Maybe silence will eventually lead to me using my words more sparingly and constructively. I think that would be a success.
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