For me, it was a forced respite, an opportunity to reflect on the power of silence. Could I go 24 hours without speaking? Moreover, silence can increase the production of new cells in the hippocampus, the brain region associated with memory and learning. My 24-hour silence experiment taught me the value of pausing and reflecting before speaking. So, the next time you feel the urge to fill a gap with words, consider the power of silence.

Source: Irish Examiner August 08, 2024 00:24 UTC