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Why Silence is Powerful in a World of Noise with Leigh Marz & Justin Zorn

Feb 10, 2023
Leigh Marz, a collaboration consultant and leadership coach, joins Justin Zorn to discuss their book on the transformative power of silence. They explore how silence fosters emotional wellness and clarity in a noisy world filled with auditory, informational, and internal distractions. The duo shares strategies to navigate modern noise, emphasizing the importance of intentional quietness for personal growth and resilience. They highlight silence not just as absence, but as a vital tool for deeper awareness and connection.
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ANECDOTE

Finding Silence in Prison

  • Jarvis J. Masters, incarcerated on death row, finds silence and writes amidst extreme noise.
  • He quiets the noise by quieting his response to it, focusing on his sphere of control.
ADVICE

Practical Steps to Silence

  • Notice noise and its signals in your body.
  • Tune into silence, even in short bursts, focusing on quality over quantity.
INSIGHT

The Source of Suffering

  • Internal noise, our reactions to external stimuli, often causes the most suffering.
  • Finding profound quiet involves a moral dimension: moving beyond self-fixation.
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