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Found myself feeling Simon and Garfunkel singing “The Sounds of Silence” the other evening. It seemed somehow significant in our world where there are so many ways to communicate that the noise has become deafening.
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the sign said “The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls
And whispered in the sound of silence
Millions understand the importance and use of silence – Quakers practice by sitting in silence, populations around the globe regularly practice silent meditation, and sages such as Lao Tzu pointed out that, “Those who know, do not speak. Those who speak, do not know.”
Indeed, there is something to be said for not saying anything – “Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing.” Robert Benchley. Perhaps one of the best ways we can serve our clients and each other is to stop talking, be silent, and listen.
There is a wonderful movie: Into Great Silence … introduces a world of austere beauty, following the daily activities of the resident monks, whose silence is broken only by prayer and song. With no other sound save the natural rhythms of age-old routines being carried out, the film captures the simplicity – and profundity – of lives lived with absolute purpose and presence. – Netflix
Interesting. It seems that is exactly what all the chatter is about: wanting to live with purpose and presence.
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July 1st, 2009 at 11:08 am
Not only do I love Simon and Garfunkel (what a voice), but the message you delivered is big-time important. I’ve tied it to Marcy’s blog today, too, in that we are in danger of becoming a centimeter deep in a million subjects. Often, our consumption of media drives out meaning. Now, if I could only practice what I preach…