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Having laryngitis is humbling and calls to mind this pearl of wisdom from Taoist philosopher Lao Tsu: “Silence is a source of great strength.” My family and friends are having a field day because they mistakenly perceive my silence as taking me as out of my power. I’m not. Yes, this experience has re-affirmed how I would never voluntarily take a vow of silence or run off to a monastery. For a lawyer and radio show host, this is hell! Yet, in my forced retreat, I understand why people seek out silence. Calmness and quiet are gained with surrender to being silent. Although I’m certainly out of my element, I’m not without power. ..

via The Silent Treatment — Do It! | ModernMom.com.