8 Benefits To Experiencing Silence

Uplifting Stories 4/10/20 [updated: 2/1/23]
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2500 years ago, Lao Tzu, the philosophical founder of Taoism, uttered the words: “Silence is a source of great strength.”

25 centuries later, they ring true. Spending time simply sitting in silence can have a great deal of impact on your life.

1. Silence teaches appreciation.

A silhouette of a woman standing in front of a lake.
Pexels / Dương Nhân
Pexels / Dương Nhân

In silent contemplation, we learn the value of appreciating who and what we have in our lives. It enables us to listen deeply to our friends and family.