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**251EPyso** · 04-25-2012, 12:28 AM

I haven't formally taken any vows of silence, but a day of silence is not uncommon for me. I'm on the quieter side and tend to speak only when necessary. In my adolescence, there were days I could go without talking. This was largely driven by anxiety, but I've since improved. Now, it is not that I'm afraid. I am simply comfortable - actually at home - with silence.

Like others have suggested, I would also recommend a silent retreat, as everyone involved has agreed to take a vow of silence. In daily life, silence can be misinterpreted and looked down upon, especially in situations where speech is necessary to maintain social etiquette. Silent retreats, on the other hand, are much more conducive to quietude.

04-25-2012, 12:28 AM	#7
251EPyso Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 489 Senior Member	I haven't formally taken any vows of silence, but a day of silence is not uncommon for me. I'm on the quieter side and tend to speak only when necessary. In my adolescence, there were days I could go without talking. This was largely driven by anxiety, but I've since improved. Now, it is not that I'm afraid. I am simply comfortable - actually at home - with silence. Like others have suggested, I would also recommend a silent retreat, as everyone involved has agreed to take a vow of silence. In daily life, silence can be misinterpreted and looked down upon, especially in situations where speech is necessary to maintain social etiquette. Silent retreats, on the other hand, are much more conducive to quietude.
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