Do you ever listen to the sounds of silence? Do you provide time in your life to quiet down the constant chatter in your mind?

Visualize for a moment a beautiful lake in the mountains, and imagine looking into the water, watching a reflection of yourself. This image of you will be undistorted because the water is calm and still. It is only in quiet waters that things mirror themselves undistorted. It is only within a calm mind that things are reflected as they are, without distortion.

When you quiet down the chatter in your mind, you will go beyond the surface of judgment, comparison and limiting beliefs. It is in those moments that authentic truth can be found. Mindfulness requires no justification or rationalization. It is what it is.

Some people may find it difficult to make 'quiet time' because of their busy routines at work and at home. Others perceive silence as uncomfortable, or even awkward. They tend to fill up the perceived emptiness in their lives with even more noises, such as television, radio, inner chatter or meaningless conversations over the phone.

Remember that it is the space between the notes that makes the music. Without that emptiness, that silence in between, there would be no music, only noise.

I often find that it is in the moments of silence that a deeper structure is revealed. It is in those moments that authentic truth can be found. This truth requires no justification or rationalization from your ego. When you listen to the sounds of silence, you allow yourself to go beyond the surface of judgment, comparison and limiting beliefs.

Silence often enhances your perspective and allows you to see things differently. This expanded view adds to your understanding, enjoyment and appreciation of life.

Choose to make room for more quiet time and reflection in your life. Perhaps this means giving up a TV program or using a coffee break at work to reflect a few moments in silence. Some prefer to go to a quiet place in the park, while others may discover this deep silence by just walking, jogging, or meditating.

Isn't it time for a silent conversation?