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**AlistDakisa** · 04-23-2012, 01:49 PM

I noticed that when I make myself shut up or remain quiet for a certain amount of time, I become more mindful... especially of my mind and how when quiet, I am forced to actually think or calm my thoughts rather as opposed to verbally relieving stress (cursing, yelling, etc.)

I think taking a vow of silence (starting for one day) would be good and help me to realize other alternatives to stress relief and how to control my emotions rather than let them rule me.

Has anyone done this and if so, how did it help? Any recommendations?

Sounds like a good idea, Teep.

I tend to be quite talkative, so I find it useful just to remember to give others an opportunity to speak and to listen carefully, rather than interrupt them with my own babblings all the time !

In general, I also think that allowing others some space and relaxing into that space oneself can minimise any reactive and emotional responses to them.

I found silent retreats very helpful in the past because my mind began to settle and became more aware.

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AlistDakisa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 537 Senior Member	I noticed that when I make myself shut up or remain quiet for a certain amount of time, I become more mindful... especially of my mind and how when quiet, I am forced to actually think or calm my thoughts rather as opposed to verbally relieving stress (cursing, yelling, etc.) I think taking a vow of silence (starting for one day) would be good and help me to realize other alternatives to stress relief and how to control my emotions rather than let them rule me. Has anyone done this and if so, how did it help? Any recommendations? Sounds like a good idea, Teep. I tend to be quite talkative, so I find it useful just to remember to give others an opportunity to speak and to listen carefully, rather than interrupt them with my own babblings all the time ! In general, I also think that allowing others some space and relaxing into that space oneself can minimise any reactive and emotional responses to them. I found silent retreats very helpful in the past because my mind began to settle and became more aware.
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