Sound of silence

Silence. It can be the most complicated language in the world. Unspoken words are the hardest to say and understand. Rare are the people who can understand my silence and translate it. When I'm angry I tend to remain silent instead of yelling or arguing. Many people would consider that as cowardice or weakness, but for me and for others, who are very few, we know that's the bravest thing you can do.

I got in troubles before for my silence, with some teachers, sometimes with my parents. I even faced misunderstandings with friends because they didn't get it. They didn't get ME. Silence is my way of calming down. My way of figuring things out. My way of expressing.

All people can be silent, but for what purpose, that's what makes the difference.

Listen more and speak less. That way silence will be your own magical crystal ball. Through it, you will see things clearer and from a different perspective. Then you will treat people differently and see life differently.

Read more and speak less. It will open your mind to different worlds. Hidden worlds. Magical worlds. Worlds you didn't know about before.

Listen, read, look around and look deeper and explore. Then and only then, you will discover the value of silence and appreciate it and maybe find yourself and know who you are.

Mariem Haouachi Argoubi