What is the Power of Silence?
Silence has a way of speaking for itself without words. It allows us time to process our thoughts and emotions before we act or respond. This can be helpful in times of stress, anger, confusion, or when we want to avoid saying something rash.
Instead of being quick-tempered, silence allows us to reflect on what we want to say.
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