Moments of Silence

I can hear it now, you asking me, "What planet do you think you are in?" or "You can think in the middle of the city of Buenos Aires with all the constant noise and all? What are you, nuts?" But bear with me, I am getting somewhere with this...indulge me, please.

Last night, when I had a moment or so of pure silence (it can happen), I decided to try what I have been perfecting the last 3 months - meditation. I sit in a very comfortable position and with no noise around me, I start my breathing and relaxing exercise. I empty my mind of any distracting thoughts. I let my mind flow and picture wonderful, beautiful and relaxing images. This can be intensely relaxing so I do this before I go to sleep.

And last night, I incorporated my nightly prayers with my meditations. I thought, what a great combination!

Last night here are some of the thoughts that came to mind:

• As much as we want some things to be, sometimes it just can not be.


• When you let your heart lead your life, your heart can be broken. Lesson learned.


• It is OK, to say "My heart still hurts".


• I can not change myself in anyway, unless I want THE change, myself.


• Just when you think your have your life under control, you don't!


• I go to church not because I am asking for something but because my life is much better after such a solemn celebration. It is like me exhaling a sigh of relief each time and Someone is there to listen to me.


• I like singing in the shower.


• When I dance, I do it like no one is watching.


• When I asked myself, what is so good about goodbyes? I found the answer to that - goodbye is actually a short cut for, "God be with you/ ye".


• Where I will be in one year?

My moments of silence is a short segment of my day that actually allows me to think and connect what's in my heart with what's on my mind. I believe meditation is a way to have the heart, mind and action (words/speech) be in-synch. It is almost like connecting the dots. And when these are in-synch, I hope to one day have that balance in my life. And when these elements are in harmony, it will be such a wonderful thing to have in life. That's the beauty, reward and art of silence appreciation.

My moments of silence are golden.

I will try it again tonight.