Silence is OK

Sometimes we know something to be true in our bodies before we can articulate it with words. Our intuition can provide us keen information that is not yet ready for the conceptual mind….or perhaps you are just not feeling ready or comfortable to talk about a given situation or decision. Trust this need to take the time for silence. You may need time to fully digest your experience before sharing it. Or you may wish to never divulge something to another person which is completely your prerogative. Just because someone wants or demands an explanation, doesn’t mean that you need to provide one. There are many times when sharing your experience can re-traumatize or even make a hard situation worse. Of course, this silence is not an excuse for avoidance or a way to spiritually by-pass necessary and hard conversations. So check in with yourself to see if your silence is rooted in heathy self-care or avoidance. If you’re not sure, give yourself permission to take some time to discern with lots of gentleness and self-compassion. Weekend Wisdom is a weekly sharing from Copper Beech Institute’s founder, Dr. Brandon Nappi.