Post by robincragin on Dec 7, 2015 10:18:03 GMT -5
Sporadically we all will encounter a “Day of Silence.” Witches observe regular periods of silence for three reasons. First, the observance of silence
“Day of Silence and Review”
most likely emerged from the Renaissance, when anyone found to be a practitioner of the Old Religion was subject to officially sanctioned torture and death. Silence meant safety for oneself and one’s family.
Second, Witches observe silence because truth, power, and spirit (all of which are multidirectional and nonlinear) cannot be adequately placed into one-at-a-time words and descriptions. How can one ever hope to explain personal spiritual revelation? Words fall short of experience.
Third, Witches have found that silence is a method of preserving one’s personal magical power. The water from a dam can be channeled to generate electricity, as long as the dam contains an adequate reserve of water. Days of silence help Witches to restore their spiritual resources.
Today, you will begin to learn firsthand the power of your own silence. It is best if you can maintain complete silence throughout the day. However, since this is not generally possible for many contemporary practitioners, it is necessary to adapt this practice. During the normal course of your day, limit your utterances to only that which is necessary. As you observe silence at whatever level possible for you, focus your attention on your thoughts. Do not attempt to limit your critical thinking; simply observe your mental activity. When the day is complete, answer these questions:
* Was it difficult to maintain silence?
* When did I most want to verbally communicate?
* Did silence help me to notice what was going on in my own body, mind, or spirit?
* Did I have times when mental activity increased or decreased?
* Did I have times when physical activity increased or decreased in response to
silence?
* How might periodic observances of silence be beneficial to me?
“Day of Silence and Review”
most likely emerged from the Renaissance, when anyone found to be a practitioner of the Old Religion was subject to officially sanctioned torture and death. Silence meant safety for oneself and one’s family.
Second, Witches observe silence because truth, power, and spirit (all of which are multidirectional and nonlinear) cannot be adequately placed into one-at-a-time words and descriptions. How can one ever hope to explain personal spiritual revelation? Words fall short of experience.
Third, Witches have found that silence is a method of preserving one’s personal magical power. The water from a dam can be channeled to generate electricity, as long as the dam contains an adequate reserve of water. Days of silence help Witches to restore their spiritual resources.
Today, you will begin to learn firsthand the power of your own silence. It is best if you can maintain complete silence throughout the day. However, since this is not generally possible for many contemporary practitioners, it is necessary to adapt this practice. During the normal course of your day, limit your utterances to only that which is necessary. As you observe silence at whatever level possible for you, focus your attention on your thoughts. Do not attempt to limit your critical thinking; simply observe your mental activity. When the day is complete, answer these questions:
* Was it difficult to maintain silence?
* When did I most want to verbally communicate?
* Did silence help me to notice what was going on in my own body, mind, or spirit?
* Did I have times when mental activity increased or decreased?
* Did I have times when physical activity increased or decreased in response to
silence?
* How might periodic observances of silence be beneficial to me?