The Surprising Power of Silence: 7 Life Moments Where Saying Nothing Speaks Volumes, According to Psychology
My first instinct? To jump in with advice, solutions, and my own experiences that I thought might help.
But then, I paused.
I realized that maybe what she needed wasn’t my advice or my opinion. Maybe what she needed was just someone to listen – truly listen.
So that’s what I did.
I stayed silent and let her express her feelings, her fears, and her frustrations.
I realized in that moment that sometimes our silence can be the greatest gift we can offer someone else. We’re providing them with a safe and non-judgmental space to vent, to process their thoughts, and to feel heard.
