To the innocent and naïve it translates to: do as I say, no arguments, no comments, no challenge- don’t you dare! This mind of yours will bring you nothing but trouble…you think too much. Avoidance of such ridicule oftentimes results in compliance- remaining silent (quiet) as the consent and disclaimer.
Long term and continuous application of this use of the wise and clever saying results in one’s inability to think or oneself. Helpless dependency on the imposer, or is it impostor, gives rise in force- manipulative power/servitude relationships. I refer to this form of golden silence as involuntary submission: signing your life away kind of blind resolution.
To the wise and learned it means: With eyes open wide as saucers and eager ears, know when to hold it and when to walk away, be slow to speak and look before you leap.
Consistence application of ‘silence is golden’ is the mark of a brilliant observer and listener; treading as gentle as a lamb. Vulnerable and strong; relationships are respectful, balanced/balancing, accountable and authentic.
Invoke Wisdom and the difference becomes clear!
Enough said!
Long term and continuous application of this use of the wise and clever saying results in one’s inability to think or oneself. Helpless dependency on the imposer, or is it impostor, gives rise in force- manipulative power/servitude relationships. I refer to this form of golden silence as involuntary submission: signing your life away kind of blind resolution.
To the wise and learned it means: With eyes open wide as saucers and eager ears, know when to hold it and when to walk away, be slow to speak and look before you leap.
Consistence application of ‘silence is golden’ is the mark of a brilliant observer and listener; treading as gentle as a lamb. Vulnerable and strong; relationships are respectful, balanced/balancing, accountable and authentic.
Invoke Wisdom and the difference becomes clear!
Enough said!
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