The transformative power of silence as a matrix for dialogue between thought, word and action

Abstract

This contribution is intended to reflect on the value of silence as a condition for critical, creative, aesthetic and contemplative thinking and feeling, and as a matrix of listening that is capable of welcoming a renewed vision of oneself and the world, which is not subject to habit. The question that prompts my reflection is: "towards what end should we promote the exercise of thought, expression and communication?". At the root of this question lies the consideration of how it is necessary to educate regarding awareness of the movement of one's own thought - and not only to focus on its contents - and regarding the awareness of the body of words, so that speech effectively becomes creative gesture.