The Silent Treatment -- Do It!
Having laryngitis is humbling and calls to mind this pearl of wisdom from Taoist philosopher Lao Tsu: “Silence is a source of great strength.” My family and friends are having a field day because they mistakenly perceive my silence as taking me as out of my power. I’m not. Yes, this experience has re-affirmed how I would never voluntarily take a vow of silence or run off to a monastery. For a lawyer and radio show host, this is hell! Yet, in my forced retreat, I understand why people seek out silence. Calmness and quiet are gained with surrender to being silent. Although I’m certainly out of my element, I’m not without power. ..
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