Yesterday, I noticed something I often overlook: the silence between conversations. Not awkward or empty, but a small space where thoughts settle, and meaning lingers.
A friend was telling a story, and I realized I was waiting to respond instead of listening fully. Then I paused. I focused on the quiet between their words. That pause — brief, subtle — revealed emotions and details I hadn’t noticed before.
Life moves fast, and we often rush from one thing to the next. But the spaces in between — the silences, the pauses, the slow breaths — hold insights if we pay attention.
Today, notice the silence. Let it speak. Listen fully, not just to others, but to yourself. Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen in the quiet we usually overlook.
Tags: #mindfulness #reflection #presence #selfgrowth #listening
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