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Learning the Art of Silence (The Dignity of Silence That Shines Brighter in a World Overflowing with Words)


ISBN	9791198752444
Publication Date	July 24, 2024
Pages	272 pages
Size	133 * 189 * 20 mm / 454 g
Number of Volumes	1 volume
Original Title/Author	Einfach mal die Klappe halten/Topf, Cornelia

“A person who can control their words is a mature person.
An immature person can never control their words.”

The effect of silence is beyond imagination.
Think of athletes before a game.
No athlete babbles right before the game begins.
They all close their mouths and compose themselves.
Because there is power in silence.
_From the text

The world is overflowing with unnecessary words. Every broadcast repeats the same news, and smartphones incessantly buzz. Even close friends and colleagues talk non-stop, and as if that weren't enough, politicians and journalists add to the avalanche of words. How can one maintain a sound mind in such a situation? We live in a flood of words. There's a saying, "If you know well, three words are enough. If you don't know well, thirty words are needed." Many people who talk a lot don't even know what they're saying. Why is that? To put it simply, it's because they don't know the power of silence.

No one listens attentively to someone who rattles on without taking a breath. Conversely, a person who intentionally knows how to keep silent depending on the situation appears capable and thoughtful. This book teaches how to give weight to your words through silence. The key is not "be silent instead of speaking" but "adjust the amount of speech and use silence as an effective means of persuasion." Think of someone around you who is confident, trustworthy, and respected. They will conserve their words. That's why their words carry weight. If you know how to be silent, you can achieve personal growth and spiritual enlightenment. That's why almost all religions have silent meditation practices. When you distance yourself from the world through silence, paradoxically, you can get closer to the world. If you appropriately use the 51 tools of silence presented in this book, the weight of your words will be significantly different from now.

The Time to Learn Silence (The Dignity of Silence That Shines Even Brighter in a World Overflowing with Words)

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