Surrender to silence WHY YOU MIGHT ACTUALLY WANT THE SILENT TREATMENT
By Evan Upchurch
Silence has proven to improve relaxation and well-being and can be a landscape for rearranging, reorganizing and reimagining. However, this reprieve is often avoided even in small doses due to discomfort, cultural and social norms, and preferences for external rather than internal stimuli.
Getting our ears on true silence, the complete absence of audible sound, has become increasingly difficult in the 21st century, but finding moments of stillness is possible no matter where you are: physically, emotionally and metaphorically.
How to do Box Breathing:
A silent exercise to reconnect with your present self and surroundings, including information from Webmd.
Step 1: Find a quiet space for yourself. Turn off your phone or set it to silent.
Step 2: Breathe in counting to four slowly. Feel the air enter your lungs.
Step 3: Hold your breath for 4 seconds. Try to avoid inhaling or exhaling for 4 seconds.
Step 4: Slowly exhale through your mouth for 4 seconds.
Step 5: Repeat steps 2 to 4 until feeling re-centered.
