The power of silence  

About a year ago, a new wellness studio opened near my home. They offer mediation, sound bowl, Qigong, and yoga classes—just my kind of place. So, I started filling my calendar with classes. I discovered that Qigong, which I’d never done before, was one of my favorites, as well as Yoga Nidra, a type of meditation. 

I was drawn to the meditation classes, which required me to be still and relax in the silence. After five months of experiencing the silence, I noticed a few changes in myself: a heightened self-awareness, my intuition was more acute, and I had an inner calmness in body and mind. This discovery made me realize how answers can come when you embrace the silence.

Here are a few benefits of silence that help you heal, rest, and grow…

Rest

Above all, silence gives you a break. When you take away the noise from our everyday lives, your mind is given space to breathe. Silence—although it can be unnerving at first, feels like a cleansing exhale. It allows your mind to truly rest, and that rest naturally helps reduce anxiety and stress while increasing inner peace. 

Self-awareness

When you sit with yourself in silence, your outer roles just melt away, and you’re alone with your true self. You’re allowed to be who you are and free to begin to recognize your true nature. You can begin to access deeper knowledge about yourself and become comfortable with who you are. 

Creativity

Embracing silence can stimulate your imagination and inspire innovative thinking, unlocking new ideas and solutions. When you shut out the outside world and focus solely on your craft, you can experience some of your best creative work. 

Emotional Healing

Silence is also a gift of healing. It helps you work through trauma and disappointment. Things that need attention tend to rise up when you’re silent; sometimes things come up you didn’t even realize were issues. The silence provides space for processing emotions, healing past traumas, and helping you gain clarity. 

Relieves Stress

Turning down the noise will help you turn down the stress. When you’re in a quiet place, your body is better able to relax. Your brain has a chance to stop being in overdrive, and you may feel the tension slip away. Next time you find yourself getting stressed, take a step back and embrace the silence. I’d say that’s proof that a little less noise is good for us all. Now that you know some incredible benefits of silence, it’s time to make room for it in your life, whether it’s through meditation, quiet walks in nature, or simply finding a moment of silence in your daily routine. Remember that silence isn’t empty, it’s full of possibilities for better health and well-being. The quieter you are, the more you hear.