Comments on: Are You Afraid of the Silence? http://www.schaefersblog.com/are-you-afraid-of-the-silence/ Learning Resilience in the Age of Turbulence Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:19:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jordan Cheng http://www.schaefersblog.com/are-you-afraid-of-the-silence/comment-page-1/#comment-1664 Jordan Cheng Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:20:49 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=191#comment-1664 Hi Cameron, This is insightful! People who are on a spiritual path would surely identify with this wonderful sense of connection with their higher being. I for one have come to appreciate daily moments of total silence. However, by casual observation, I think most people are still fearful of solitude. By looking at the popular TV programs today, it is clear that most people could not afford to let their chattering mind have peace and silence. I have also found very insightful read in Eckhart Tolle's new book: "A New Earth -Awakening To Your Life's Purpose" Thanks for the post. Cheers! Jordan Cheng Hi Cameron,

This is insightful!

People who are on a spiritual path would surely identify with this wonderful sense of connection with their higher being. I for one have come to appreciate daily moments of total silence. However, by casual observation, I think most people are still fearful of solitude. By looking at the popular TV programs today, it is clear that most people could not afford to let their chattering mind have peace and silence.

I have also found very insightful read in Eckhart Tolle’s new book: “A New Earth -Awakening To Your Life’s Purpose”

Thanks for the post. Cheers!

Jordan Cheng

]]> By: Links for Super-Charged Living - April 19, 2008 | My Super-Charged Life http://www.schaefersblog.com/are-you-afraid-of-the-silence/comment-page-1/#comment-1572 Links for Super-Charged Living - April 19, 2008 | My Super-Charged Life Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:29:48 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=191#comment-1572 [...] for Excellence    Are You Afraid of the Silence? The Difference between False Happiness and Real [...] [...] for Excellence    Are You Afraid of the Silence? The Difference between False Happiness and Real [...]

]]> By: Cameron Schaefer http://www.schaefersblog.com/are-you-afraid-of-the-silence/comment-page-1/#comment-1513 Cameron Schaefer Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:00:20 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=191#comment-1513 Brian, It is very true. I just watched this video yesterday about a Carnegie Mellon professor, Randy Pausch that was told he would die in the next few months. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8577255250907450469 He gave his last lecture to his students and then on Oprah...very powerful. This life will soon pass away...better make sure you're ready for the next one. Cameron Brian,

It is very true. I just watched this video yesterday about a Carnegie Mellon professor, Randy Pausch that was told he would die in the next few months.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8577255250907450469

He gave his last lecture to his students and then on Oprah…very powerful. This life will soon pass away…better make sure you’re ready for the next one.

Cameron

]]> By: Gaining Perspective Helps to Achieve Excellence in Life | My Super-Charged Life http://www.schaefersblog.com/are-you-afraid-of-the-silence/comment-page-1/#comment-1511 Gaining Perspective Helps to Achieve Excellence in Life | My Super-Charged Life Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:34:46 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=191#comment-1511 [...] Get away from all the distractions and busyness for a day or at least a few hours.  In Are You Afraid of the Silence?, Cameron Schaefer states, "Noise has become for us at age 24 [or 44 :)] what a night light was [...] [...] Get away from all the distractions and busyness for a day or at least a few hours.  In Are You Afraid of the Silence?, Cameron Schaefer states, "Noise has become for us at age 24 [or 44 :) ] what a night light was [...]

]]> By: Brian Reese http://www.schaefersblog.com/are-you-afraid-of-the-silence/comment-page-1/#comment-1490 Brian Reese Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:56:40 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=191#comment-1490 Hi Cam, Great post! I was listening to a Christian radio station this morning before work, and I realized I was thinking about all the things I had to do today rather than listen to the message. At that very moment, the radio guy says: "Don't forget to pray and take time for the things that really matter because this life will soon pass away." How true is that? Your post made me think about this moment again... -Brian Hi Cam,

Great post! I was listening to a Christian radio station this morning before work, and I realized I was thinking about all the things I had to do today rather than listen to the message. At that very moment, the radio guy says: “Don’t forget to pray and take time for the things that really matter because this life will soon pass away.” How true is that?

Your post made me think about this moment again…

-Brian

]]> By: Cameron Schaefer http://www.schaefersblog.com/are-you-afraid-of-the-silence/comment-page-1/#comment-1455 Cameron Schaefer Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:09:54 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=191#comment-1455 @ Lorraine, It's true that environment doesn't necessarily dictate being still, however it can be a great help, especially when you're just starting. I completely agree that investing in your spiritual life is something that will return incredible dividends. @Mark, I love that verse! I often think of how Jesus would wake up early and go off by himself to pray. If He needed some solitude and silence, how much more do we? @Ruth, What an amazing thing it must be to have experienced so many great moments and have such an incredible perspective that only comes with time. An attitude of gratitude is definitely a powerful thing. @Evelyn, Being still almost always allows great insight, it's awesome! So glad that you enjoyed this post so much! Cameron @ Lorraine,
It’s true that environment doesn’t necessarily dictate being still, however it can be a great help, especially when you’re just starting. I completely agree that investing in your spiritual life is something that will return incredible dividends.

@Mark,
I love that verse! I often think of how Jesus would wake up early and go off by himself to pray. If He needed some solitude and silence, how much more do we?

@Ruth,
What an amazing thing it must be to have experienced so many great moments and have such an incredible perspective that only comes with time. An attitude of gratitude is definitely a powerful thing.

@Evelyn,
Being still almost always allows great insight, it’s awesome! So glad that you enjoyed this post so much!

Cameron

]]> By: Evelyn Lim http://www.schaefersblog.com/are-you-afraid-of-the-silence/comment-page-1/#comment-1439 Evelyn Lim Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:27:35 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=191#comment-1439 Great post about silence. It is only in silencing out external noises that one can hear one's thoughts. It is only in the stillness of the mind, that insights arise. Enjoyed your article tremendously, Evelyn Great post about silence. It is only in silencing out external noises that one can hear one’s thoughts. It is only in the stillness of the mind, that insights arise.

Enjoyed your article tremendously,
Evelyn

]]> By: Ruth Taylor http://www.schaefersblog.com/are-you-afraid-of-the-silence/comment-page-1/#comment-1436 Ruth Taylor Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:55:01 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=191#comment-1436 At the ripe old age of 74 and with 'humpteen' children and grand- children behind me, it has only been a 'skinny few' years since I would have given most anything for just a few moments of silence. Be there anybody, anywhere, who can relate to THAT? Well, now at last, I have time to THINK, and the silence in which to do it. And, though I miss the 'Good ole' Days with hordes of family surrounding me, I enjoy an 'Attitude of Gratitude' for the silence to reflect on the subject of Life and ME, What it is about and Who I am inside of me. Yes, and to relate to the World around me at the same time. At the ripe old age of 74 and with ‘humpteen’ children and grand-
children behind me, it has only been a ’skinny few’ years since I would have given most anything for just a few moments of silence. Be there anybody, anywhere, who can relate to THAT? Well, now at last, I have time to THINK, and the silence in which to do it. And, though I miss the ‘Good ole’ Days with hordes of family surrounding me, I enjoy an ‘Attitude of Gratitude’ for the silence to reflect on the subject of Life and ME, What it is about and Who I am inside of me. Yes, and to relate to the World around me at the same time.

]]> By: Mark McCullagh http://www.schaefersblog.com/are-you-afraid-of-the-silence/comment-page-1/#comment-1432 Mark McCullagh Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:05:08 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=191#comment-1432 Well done Cameron! You've pointed out quite clearly one of the main reasons that many are spiritually starving in this age. "But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you." - Matthew 6:6 Well done Cameron! You’ve pointed out quite clearly one of the main reasons that many are spiritually starving in this age.

“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” – Matthew 6:6

]]> By: Lorraine Cohen http://www.schaefersblog.com/are-you-afraid-of-the-silence/comment-page-1/#comment-1429 Lorraine Cohen Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:02:44 +0000 http://www.schaefersblog.com/?p=191#comment-1429 Great post Cameron Being in a quiet place and experiencing the stillness of the mind are two different things. I experience brief seconds and some longer moments of inner silence quiet when I meditate which I know will expand over time. Years ago I had the pleasure to be in the presence of Eckhart Tolle for 3 1/2 hours at a seminar in NY. For that amount of time, I was aware of total quiet in my mind. It was extraordinary experience to be fully present with stillness. Like you, I encourage people to invest in their spiritual journey. It's the best ride I've ever been on. Cheers, Lorraine www.powerfull-living.biz Great post Cameron

Being in a quiet place and experiencing the stillness of the mind are two different things. I experience brief seconds and some longer moments of inner silence quiet when I meditate which I know will expand over time.

Years ago I had the pleasure to be in the presence of Eckhart Tolle for 3 1/2 hours at a seminar in NY. For that amount of time, I was aware of total quiet in my mind. It was extraordinary experience to be fully present with stillness.

Like you, I encourage people to invest in their spiritual journey. It’s the best ride I’ve ever been on.

Cheers,

Lorraine
http://www.powerfull-living.biz

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