What motivates us to express or be silent, in our spaces, words, art, music, or dance?
Is it to convince, show power, be known, connect, or show that we matter? As much is said in the silence as in the words, if not more since our imaginations fill in the space. I think the reasons for both are varied and tell us a lot about the person.
Sometimes we experience moments of silence in the midst of lot’s of activity and movement, and other times you can hear a pin drop in a silent room.
I remember the moment in the picture below, a moment of peace and internal silence amidst the swirling movement, colors, noise, music and people at a performance at a large festival.
Beautiful and important post, Mary Ann! I loved reading about your background in music and dance, and your experienced journey to appreciating silence. I couldn’t agree more with your philosophy of letting a space breathe! Bravo! xx
Thank you so much Laura!
Thanks for reminding us of the important of silence and the benefit of doing nothing.
You’re welcome. Thanks for reading!
I love your challenge to sit in silence. There is so much power and value in silence whether it is in art, design, or personal interaction.
Amazing how hard, yet easy it is to do!!
Love this concept. I’m a musician as well and the concept of rests and white space – allowing the silence to speak is truly powerful!
Silence really makes the magic happen. Thank you!
Again, your writing constantly has me pondering each paragraph rather than skimming your posts because I want to process your point of few. Love this Mary Ann. Silence is truly golden.
Thank you very much! That means a lot to me and I am so glad you take time to read my posts and are enjoying them!
Silence. What a great topic to explore. I enjoyed reading all about it.
Thanks so much, I am happy you enjoyed it!
I had lost the quiet times in my life and in March a friend gifted me a course in mindfulness meditation and I rediscovered the beauty of silence and the creative gifts it can bring. This is an important post! Thanks for sharing
That sounds like a wonderful gift! So glad you had a chance to re-discover the beauty of silence.
I truly enjoyed reading about the importance of letting the different arts “breathe” with a moment of silence! Very interesting post, well done!
Thank you so much Amy!