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The Initiation of Silence: What Every Mystic Must Undergo Before Power


In the mystical realm, there exists a pivotal step that precedes the acquisition of profound insight, wisdom, and power: the initiation of silence. This profound and transformative experience is a necessary precursor to any true spiritual growth or enlightenment. The great mystics and sages across various traditions have long emphasized the importance of silence in their spiritual journeys. From the stillness of a hermit's meditation cave to the quiet interludes of a solitary desert retreat, silence has been the catalyst for many of the most profound spiritual experiences in history.

This article will delve into the purpose, significance, and effects of the initiation of silence, exploring its role in the lives of mystics, spiritual seekers, and individuals seeking personal transformation.

The Purpose of Silence

Silence is often seen as an omnipresent and omnipotent force in the spiritual realm. It serves as a pressure chamber, where the individual's thoughts, emotions, and desires are distilled, clarified, and ultimately, purified. Through silence, the seeker's mind is liberated from the constant chatter of the ego, and the practicing individual begins to experience a heightened sense of awareness, intuition, and self-awareness.

In the early 20th century, the great mystic and philosopher, Teilhard de Chardin, observed, "Truth dwells in the silence, not in the answers. Silence is the shell in which the truths of the soul reside." This statement encapsulates the essence of silence as an initiation into the deeper realms of the human experience. The individual is pressed to confront their inner selves, propelled into the depths of their being, and invited to confront the questions they have long neglected or avoided.

Breaking Free from Mental Chatter

The mind, in its natural state, is an infinitely restless entity, producing an endless stream of thoughts, ideas, and emotions. This ceaseless talking and ruminating serves as a mental habit that keeps us in a state of perpetual distraction. Silence is the great equalizer – it strips away this ceaseless chatter and reduces the individual's mental noise.

One notable example is the life of Thomas Merton, a 20th-century Trappist monk. After a life of exhaustive intellectual pursuits and failed spiritual explorations, Merton found himself in a moment of severe introspection, during which he was forced to confront the mental genealogy of his distractions. He believed that the institutions and social expectations surrounding him had triggered the ferocious functioning of his mind. As he uttered these words in contemplation, "Abandon all coarse ideas of 'work,' still your mind – focus on inner silence," his soul began to shake off the layers of mental chatter and reveal itself.

Merton, and individuals like him, demonstrate how the practice of silence serves as a springboard for reshaping their thoughts and consciousness. The modern world, in its frenetic and complex civilization, needs to rediscover this sacred power of silence.

Modernity's Challenges to Silence

In today's fast-paced world, where countless stimuli and influences assault us from all angles, finding the time and discipline to practice silence becomes an arduous task. The rapid flux of information, instant communication platforms, social pressures, and distraught relationships all work against the solitary nature of silence. This echoes the feedback from revolutionary philosopher, Arthur Schopenhauer, stating, "We have been in all forms of mental activity suspended between two ages, the old and the new: the mind completely free to be receptive to the silence compared to unsearched, - therefore each epoch initiates all spiritual endeavors with rich expectations of new splendor."

However, the need for silence and the benefits it provides have persisted throughout the ages, exemplifying its unique relevance to human life and spiritual evolution.

Methods for Initiating Silence

While silence is not always easy to achieve, numerous techniques help individuals inculcate this crucial initiation:

1. Meditation
This traditional and ancient method involves the use of mindfulness practices, such as focusing on the breath or inner sounds. Regular meditation has been proven effective in reducing mental chatter and allowing the individual to reach states of pure contemplation. A favorite technique among various traditions is mindfulness meditation, initially discovered in the ancient religious text, the Upanishads.

2. Solitude
By either physical or temporary departure from external influences, solitude unravels the complexity of a life oversaturated with the stimuli of daily living. Frankl, while confined in Auschwitz, found profound solace in the movement of a chaotic kaleidoscope within the prison walls – from his once-blurred perspective, an unspoken and ever-changing contemplation revealed entirely new and rare perspectives.

3. Journaling and Reflection
By forcing the individual to confront their thoughts, experiences, and feelings, journaling and reflection are particularly practical exercises in cultivating silence. They allow the person to mine valuable insights, creating a greater comprehension of themselves and potentially bringing forth meaningful transformations.

4. Vocal and Visual Meditation
Saying prayers, or chanting mantras often open doors to gradually program ordinary knowledge with rationale for equal divine light emanating from within. Moreover, gazing at sacred symbols, painting and abstract composition explores most submerged parts in thoughts unaware.

The Challenges and Triumphs

Initiating silence is not a simple undertaking. Many encounter feelings of frustration, guilt, and despair as they momentarily forsake their accustomed indulgences. Yet, every success rekindles a glimmer of spiritual flame in those individuals. Indeed, the monastic seekers rooted most conscience strength merely continuing.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning observed, "We have to be pleased with what the forest of life provides, regardless of how grandly we may have looked for another. Tender rays of true poet resisted to stage life on them."

Conclusion

The journey towards spiritual enlightenment commences not necessarily through glorious visions or intense fanfare but quietly. Undergoing the initiation of silence restores faith in our innermost domains – fosters a depth of understanding that one can barely conjure – shines with unwavering hope.

To confess one's failures through religion – one is amplified by breathing in the leadership of the Indian mystics' famous phrase, "be thou pure."

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