BEING PRESENT IN SILENCE

BEING PRESENT IN SILENCE

From Love Light by Dr. Jean Marie Farish

April 16, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 34

About this episode

This episode explores the importance of being present in silence and its benefits for personal growth and connection with the universe.

"Listen to Silence, it has so much to say" -Rumi "True silence is rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment" -William Penn Being present in silence heightens our senses, opens our hearts, and helps us tap into our divine power. This place of solitude gives us stability and clarity. Silence is great strength and enables us to be present, observe fully and attentively. Within infinite silence is an everpresent truth and wisdom where we feel oneness with the universe. It silences the ego, quiets the mind and enables us to connect with our heart and embrace the moment. This shuts down the noise within ourselves and annoying distractions from the outside world. Silence is also an aspect of self-discipline. The quieter you become the more you hear. It helps us be more compassionate, empathic and in touch with how others are feeling. This improves communication as a better listener without interrupting others. Sometimes silence is even better than words or sometimes you may not be able to find the right words to express how you are feeling or just how to respond to another. It takes us out of being reactive and saying things we may…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jean Marie Farish

Topics covered

  • silence
  • self-discipline
  • mindfulness
  • communication
  • love
  • empathy

Keywords

  • silence
  • mindfulness
  • self-discipline
  • communication
  • empathy
  • love
  • Rumi
  • William Penn

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