It is so simple, yet not easy to do. Can you imagine? If you observe just five seconds of silence in a conversation on the telephone, others will respond with, "Are you still there?" And if we practice our five seconds of silence with friends and family, they will say, "Did you hear me?" And we can respond with, "Yes, I am here... Yes, I hear you... I am simply observing five seconds of silence before I respond."Perhaps they will hear the peace in your voice or see the joy in your face as you begin to practice the art of truly listening, knowing that in your five seconds of silence you are in a state of receiving, trusting that your next words will be perfect and Divinely guided. Try it! Simply pause to observe five seconds of silence before speaking in any conversation. Watch the shift in your consciousness and observe the peace that washes over you. That is the magic of five seconds of silence...read more...
