Silence

Why do our attempts for nurturing beauty, relaxation, insight or connection go astray? As human as it is to idealize the benefits of being quiet, the lack of and at times the excess of silence can be detrimental to our health and well-being. Social media, magazine covers, and rising publications of books on silence portray an ideal: more silence is inherently good for us. However, given our flawed and rushed interpretations of silence, we are often defeated: if it is a luxury, it seems unattainable for many of us; if it is a form of oppression, it can shatter our sense of belonging and purpose. What can we do, then, wherever we are, whoever we are, to craft silence in a balanced way? Crafting Silence takes the reader into a thought provoking and heartfelt journey. Lehmann serves the reader with core psychological insights, offering an original, timely, critical, and thorough viewpoint to contrast an overload of misinformation about what silence is, and how we should feel when quiet. The reader will be challenged to reflect upon their relationships if aspiring for balance when communicating or connecting with themselves, with others, with nature, with art, or as part of a spiritual path. Whether in nature, at work meetings, on the road, in a classroom, in the therapy room, or at the dinner table, silences appear as coordinates, and this book is the missing map for you not only to survive, but also to thrive as you navigate to your own destination.