Observing Silence
Observing silence in community with others is a powerful practice, one that reveals insights about yourself, your energy, and the dynamics of the group around you. In a world where we often rely on words, facial expressions, and even the subtlest of gestures to communicate, being told not to communicate at all—especially with your eyes or face—can feel incredibly unnatural. But it is in this stillness that true observation and deep listening can emerge.
For melanated people, whose cultural expressions often thrive in the vibrant nuances of body language, eye contact, and facial expressions, this type of silence holds even greater meaning. We are often conditioned to convey so much through a look, a raised eyebrow, a smirk, or a tilt of the head. It’s how we connect, how we bond, how we affirm one another without speaking a single word. So when this avenue of communication is stripped away, it’s like a shift in our spiritual practice. It invites a deeper internal dialogue—one that transcends the surface-level exchanges we’ve mastered.
In spaces like a tantric shaman training retreat, the power of silence can be an invitation to feel into the energy of others without the need for visual or verbal validation. The practice calls you to tune into your own body’s rhythm, becoming more aware of your breath, heartbeat, and subtle sensations. You may even notice the energy fields of others, the way their presence shifts the air around you, or how your own inner state fluctuates in response.
This silent communication is not about shutting down; rather, it’s about expanding into a different realm of understanding. It invites the spirit to speak where words cannot. In such spaces, where the richness of Black Girl Tantra comes alive, the silence becomes sacred. It holds the potential for unspoken rituals of healing, of grounding, and of ancestral connection. In the stillness, the weight of our collective experiences—the joy, the pain, the resilience—can be felt and acknowledged in a way that transcends spoken language.
Silence, then, becomes more than just the absence of sound. It’s a profound act of listening to the unseen, the unsaid, and the ancestral wisdom that lingers in the gaps. Whether in a sacred space in Covington or in the quiet moments of our day-to-day lives, practicing silence in community allows us to deepen our connection not only with ourselves but with each other.
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