Silence. Such a simple word. How could it not be, it actually means "the absence of sound". So, how can a word with such and easy definition , be so complicated in everyday life? A silent day can sound so blissful to some, and yet, so terrorizing for others. Silence can mean the difference of a child doing something wrong and a child taking a nap. Its how you feel on an off day. Everything seems quieter, phones, noises, media…it all seems to be muffled. The emotions inside, eerily quiet and yet screaming louder than a banshee.
How do you silence the thoughts that wont leave you alone? The voices that cast doubt and confusion, they somehow seem to avoid the silence and find their way to keep their presence known. They try to play our emotions against you, ensnare your senses and cast a veil of uncertainty. This definition of silence can be very tricky to work with and can lead down paths of uncertainty. The question then becomes, how do you control the chaos that erupts from darkness?
And then, there is the other definition of silence. This one feels powerful and controllable. It is about stopping critic and showing the doubt that surrounds your mind that you are in control. Being able to show yourself that you can do better than you imagined, you are now able to silence that doubt and cast your own light on the subject. This version of silence is just as powerful and just as dangerous as the other.
So which is it, which version will define you? Will you be confined to blissfully terrorizing torment in which the loudest sound you can hear is your own voice questioning your existence….or will you overpower and silence your chaos with control and assertion. Being able to define your own role and show yourself that what defines you is your own motivation.
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