S .A.V.E.R.S.
S is for Silence In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path
in a clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive
resolves itself into crystal clearness.
—MAHATMA GANDHI
You can learn more in an hour of silence
than you can in a year from books.
—MATTHEW KELLY
S ilence is the first practice of the Life S.A.V.E.R.S. and may be
one of the most significant areas for improvement for our noisy, fast-
paced and over-stimulated lifestyles. I’m referring to the life-
transforming power of purposeful Silence. “Purposeful” simply
means that you are engaging in a period of Silence with a highly
beneficial purpose in mind—not just for the heck of it. As Matthew
Kelly so eloquently states in his bestselling book The Rhythm of Life,
“You can learn more in an hour of silence than you can in a year from
books.” That’s a powerful statement from a very wise man.
If you want to immediately reduce your stress levels, to begin
each day with the kind of calm, clarity, and peace of mind that will
allow you to stay focused on what’s most important in your life, and
even dance on the edge of enlightenment—do the opposite of what
most people do—start every morning with a period of purposeful
Silence.
The life-enhancing benefits of Silence have been well
documented throughout the ages. From the power of prayer, to the
magic of meditation, some of the greatest minds in history have used
purposeful Silence to transcend their limitations and create
extraordinary results.
