[stylist] A chapter in the Teacher series Silence

[Jacqueline Williams]

This is de ja vu for me today. The poem of the day just a few days ago was
about silence.
This a wonderful illuminating writing. Is your book published. About how
many entries do you have in it.
It surely will expand one's universe if all are of the quality of this
thinking and writing.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Jackie

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Dear Jackie and everyone,
 
This is one of the chapters (teachings) in The Teacher  Series.  I have 
attached it and will also include it in the body of the  email.  I do hope
you 
enjoy my words.
 
Myrna
 
Silence

The Teacher gazes upon those  gathered around him. "Welcome, my children!" 
he exclaims and smiles because he  knows some here have traveled more miles 
and have seen many more years than has  he.

"Sir, what will we speak of today?" asks a young woman seated near  his 
side.

"I think today we will share our thoughts on  silence," he  says and 
watches as the gathered exchange glances.

An older man speaks  up. "Sir, what is there to say about Silence?  It 
would seem to be somewhat  lacking in description and discussion."

"One would think so but Silence  can sometimes speak to us in volumes," he 
says and then settles himself more  comfortably before he begins.

"Volumes, Sir? How is that possible? The  very definition of Silence would 
make one believe this cannot be," a young man  rises as he speaks and the 
Teacher sees the puzzled look upon his  face.

"Silence, my son, is a perception. If we only focus on the literal  
meaning, it would have us believe that it is merely the absence of sound.
There 
is so much to be heard in Silence. However, the key is to listen, to  become

one with the moment, so that you will feel Silence within you.   Then, and 
only then, will you hear the beautiful sounds that await you," the  Teacher 
responds.

"But, Sir, Silence has no sound, does it not?" asks  another  young one.

The Teacher smiles, "Silence has many sounds but  they are heard within our 
hearts and souls.  They are felt within each of  us and upon every breath 
we take.  But, we must be willing to listen, to  believe in what we hear,
and 
to be thankful for the gift.  Silence can be  gentle and loving but it can 
also be tainted with anger and distrust. It can be  hued with uncertainty or

even a misguided sense of superiority, but Silence can  also offer us the 
most vivid of dreams, the depths of our sorrows, and the  treasured moments 
of our reality.  It can illuminate old memories and  create new ones to 
treasure."

He pauses for a moment, glances out among  his captive audience, and sees 
thoughtful expressions on many  faces.

"Silence can be found in every sunrise and every sunset. It can be  
especially sweet between two who love deeply and need no spoken words to let
the  
other feel that love. It is there in the very silence surrounding them. My  
children, the true essence of Silence is there for each of us to define and

embrace.  The possibilities are endless if we but listen, if we but believe

in the power of unspoken words, the beauty of nature's song, and the melody 
of  His creation.

Go now, my children, and open your hearts, release  your souls, and hear 
the Silence of your world, feel its spirit within  you.  And remember to
allow 
yourselves to dream and to believe," he says as  he rises to leave them.

He smiles once more as he begins to walk away for  the gathered are silent, 
but he feels every thought, every realization, and  every unspoken word.
 
C mdbadgerow 2012