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Silence


Silence may be golden
But sometimes silence is dark and cold
Silence can be lonely
Silence can be calm
Silence can help you think
Silence can keep you from rest
The world around you may be silent
But your mind may be screaming
Silence can push your own thoughts to the forefront
Causing discomfort

To silence the mind
Is to be mindful
Your mind being clear means you are being mindful
To be focused on the silence around you means you've met silence in your mind

A blank slate
A new start
Silence
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