Today's topic is about how power and silence in a noisy world have become so rare. Everywhere you go, there are phone notifications and social media; we're all engrossed in our phones, and no one talks to each other anymore. Everyone has their own opinion, and there are expectations everywhere. But being quiet and listening to others is a habit very few people have. In today's world, everyone wants to talk, to share their own thoughts and opinions. They want everyone to listen to them, but they don't want to listen to anyone else. So, in this world, if you are someone who listens to others and remains silent, you can become the most valuable person in that situation, or you will be given the most respect by everyone.
Silence doesn't mean not speaking or being alone. Silence means giving your mind some space, being calm, and listening to your inner voice. It means stepping away from the world for a while and taking a break for yourself. It's a very simple thing, but its impact on your life is huge. That's why taking breaks in life is so important. Taking a break refreshes your mind. It gives you the vision of what you want to do in life. We often fear silence, as if everyone in a city would suddenly fall silent. We become uncomfortable when we don't talk to people, even those we meet every day. But it's very important. That's when you realize what you want to do in the world, what your vision is. It gives you the opportunity to do all the things that seem most difficult to you.
Imagine you're very confused about a decision, but you don't want to ask for advice, or maybe you do want advice, but you can't tell if it's good or bad. In that case, do this: put yourself in a quiet place and listen to your inner voice. Listen to what your heart is telling you to do. Instead of blindly following someone else's advice and potentially making a mistake, it's better to make your own mistake and learn from it. This will have a greater impact on you, and you'll understand things better. Quietly, without any distractions, ask yourself, "What do I really want? What do I truly desire?" Then you'll hear a voice that will guide you. Silence brings clarity. It helps you understand what's important and what you need to do.
Silence also plays a very important role in relationships. Not every problem can be solved with long discussions or arguments. Giving each other space and spending time apart can also be very beneficial. If you look at things after a period of silence or by giving each other some space, you'll see that things automatically get better, and you'll understand how giving space or silence in a relationship can actually improve things. When you remain silent when you're angry, you avoid saying the hurtful words that are on your mind. Things said in anger are often very wrong, and you regret them later. But what's the point of regretting something after you've already said those hurtful things? So, control your anger and never say anything hurtful to anyone when you're angry.
In today's world, oversharing has become a huge problem. We post everything online. We tell other people things that were told to us in confidence, which damages our reputation. Later, people think, "Don't tell this person anything." You tell everyone everything, and this oversharing is a very bad thing. If someone tells you something from their heart or trusts you deeply, but you spread it everywhere, that's a terrible thing. So, never reveal someone's secrets or personal matters. It negatively impacts your life, and you shouldn't post everything online. Don't share every feeling with the world. Some moments should be just for you, and keep them to yourself because not every emotion needs to be justified, and keeping some things private is a very good thing.
When you respect silence in life, life respects you back. That's when you understand how wise it is to remain silent and not share someone's secrets with others. People will consider you wise. They will share everything with you. They will come to you for advice, and this is what will make you the best. It's when you remain silent, when you don't say anything to anyone, or when you don't have any expectations from others that you truly shine in life.
