Silence - Mauna

I thought of writing this book of poems on 'Silence' because whenever I've made an attempt to be silent, I have felt at peace. The clutter in my mind gets untangled and I gather energy to focus back to the present.

Being in the moment doesn't come naturally to me. It takes efforts for me to live in the present.

I wrote some of these poems after meditating; some I wrote in a state of extreme chaos. Silence can stem from an unsettled mind and amidst disturbed surroundings. Being in a state of silence is the realization that we need to slow down. Even though there is noise around, we are in a hurry to finish our work, and are confused, the realization that we have to slow down a bit to reconnect to ourselves is so important to ensure we are doing the right thing.