12-18-2007, 12:00 AM
In the conventional meaning of mental silence, I have found the experience to always be restful and restorative.
Rersearch that's available anywhere indicates that to spend some time in mental quietude every day results in tangible health benefits and reduced stress.
Practitioners of extended mental silence have quantifiable advantages in bodily functions, physical endurance, and the ability to focus and concentrate on complex tasks.
What sorts of dangers could there be in silencing one's thoughts? Could you offer a mechanism that might render such a practice dangerous?
I can understand secrecy having a dangerous edge. There are sayings like "you are only as sick as your secrets" and obsession naturally occurs with secrecy.
It's like trying not to think of alligators. You will likely be distracted with stray thoughts about alligators until you stop trying to supress thoughts about them.
I would be grateful to get an idea on how silence could be problematic. It's something that hasn't occurred to me.
Rersearch that's available anywhere indicates that to spend some time in mental quietude every day results in tangible health benefits and reduced stress.
Practitioners of extended mental silence have quantifiable advantages in bodily functions, physical endurance, and the ability to focus and concentrate on complex tasks.
What sorts of dangers could there be in silencing one's thoughts? Could you offer a mechanism that might render such a practice dangerous?
I can understand secrecy having a dangerous edge. There are sayings like "you are only as sick as your secrets" and obsession naturally occurs with secrecy.
It's like trying not to think of alligators. You will likely be distracted with stray thoughts about alligators until you stop trying to supress thoughts about them.
I would be grateful to get an idea on how silence could be problematic. It's something that hasn't occurred to me.