The Path Of Silence

Izvor #229

by Mikhael Aivanhov Omraam

 ‘How wrong we are to think that silence denotes emptiness, nothingness, the absence of all activity or creation. In reality, there is more than one kind of silence: the silence of death and the silence of a higher degree of life. It is this silence, that of the higher degree of life, that concerns us here and that we must try to understand. This is not the silence of inertia; on the contrary, it is the stillness that surrounds a work of great intensity taking place in a climate of perfect harmony. Nor is it emptiness or absence; on the contrary, it is fullness, a fullness comparable to that experienced by two human beings who love each other very deeply and share something that cannot be expressed in words or gestures. Silence is a quality of the inner life.’

Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov

Genres: Spirituality, Religion, Meditation

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Elisabete Henriques · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Nós temos necessidade do silêncio e particularmente do silêncio da Natureza, porque é na Natureza que temos as nossas raízes."

"Muitas pessoas confundem o silêncio com a solidão, por isso têm medo do silêncio: têm medo de ficar sós. Na realidade, o silêncio é um lugar habitado. Se não quiserdes ser pobres nem estar sós, procurai o silêncio, porque o verdadeiro silêncio é povoado por inúmeros seres. O Criador colocou habitantes por toda a parte: nas florestas, nos lagos, nos oceanos, nas montanhas, e também debaixo da terra. E até o fogo é habitado; o éter, as estrelas, tudo é habitado."

[Katherine Basto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omraam Aivanhov touches upon the power of silence and how it is needed more than ever! When one goes into the silence, that's when the real messages come through. All the outer "noise" can be quieted down.
The society we now live in is filled with noise, hurry and anxiety. Words and speech can only take us so far; by going into the silence, one becomes renewed and ready to "enter" the world again.
Omraam suggests this silence between couples and friends has a healing effect. We all need renewal and time for self, to listen to what is within, instead of other peoples' voices and opinions. This has been true for all great sages, teachers, and mystics. The need to be alone with self and with the Infinite Intelligence is inherent for those on the spiritual path.
This book is a great reminder to slow down, listen to the messages within and renew the self.