Growing up in an ethnically diverse neighborhood in the melting pot of northern New Jersey, there were a lot of inappropriate jokes that were out there; jokes about Italians, Polacks, Jews, ...

Our language has become a brittle shell, too fragile to hold the magnitude of our collective grief. Yet, in this poverty of words, there is an unexpected wealth: the profound presence of silence.

Instead of seeing it as a nuisance, you could interpret it as a chance to grow and connect with higher planes of ...

Spending time in silence – through meditation, prayer or going solo in the wilderness – has been integral to spiritual and ...

Silence is not just the absence of sound but an intentional pause that allows inner reflection and wisdom to emerge. Across spiritual traditions, silence is revered as a tool for self-discovery ...

The silent retreat was more than just a weekend getaway. It was an encounter with the Divine that left an indelible mark on my soul. If you are looking to deepen your relationship with God and seek a ...

Diarmaid MacCulloch explores the many varieties of spiritual silence in human life and beyond, and what he's learned of its meanings in his career as a historian of religion.

Spiritual Silence: As per tradition, many devotees observe a vow of silence (Maun Vrat) to enhance focus and inner peace. Significance of Sangam: The confluence of the three rivers is believed to ...

Mauni, translating to "silent", encourages practitioners to observe silence, setting the stage for introspection and spiritual growth. A moment of profound significance lies in the belief that the ...