You do not have to sit outside in the dark. If, however, you want to look at the stars, you will find that darkness is necessary. But the stars neither require nor demand it.

Look out from within and observe the words, actions, reactions, and feelings that evolve from you. Release the identity with what you have observed if it creates tension and stress. Surely you will dissolve into...

Self-observation helps us to refocus within, to balance ourselves and to be in the present moment….

The distant sea, lapping the sandy shore with measured sound; the nearer cries of the donkey-boys; the unusual scenes moving before her like pictures, which she cared not in her laziness to have fully explained...

Even when in the midst of disturbance, the stillness of the mind can offer sanctuary.

When you reach a calm and quiet meditative state, that is when you can hear the sound of silence.