Silence
Silence is of different kinds, and breathes different meanings. (Charlotte Bronte, 19th century English author)
There may be many reasons for being quiet. Bronte continues, “Silence can be the result of…nothing to say, nothing happening, too much happening, waiting for the right time.” In modern society it seems that almost everyone has lots to say and does so continuously. But it’s good to know when to be quiet and listen before responding with care and purpose.
[There is a] time to be quiet and a time to speak. (Ecclesiastes 3:7)
You should clothe yourselves . . . with the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. (1 Peter 3:4)