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The Great Silence Meditation

The Great Silence Meditation

Its transformative power and the experience of communion with the Divine

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Alice Cellia
Oct 15, 2024
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TO BE IMMERSED IN THE GREAT SILENCE is an experience beyond ordinary words—a profound state of being where time seems to dissolve and the world becomes hushed. You are fully conscious, but it feels as though you have stepped out of the noise and rush of daily life and entered a sacred, timeless sanctuary. There is a deep, unshakable peace that pervades every part of your being.

The Great Silence wraps around you like a gentle, warm blanket, offering a sense of comfort and protection. It feels as if you are floating in a vast, luminous space where all burdens, anxieties, and fears are lifted from your shoulders. The stillness within is not empty; it is vibrantly alive, filled with an essence that speaks directly to your soul. In that silence, you feel as if you are in the presence of something divine, something so grand and loving that all else pales in comparison.

There is also a sense of expansion, as though your consciousness is stretching beyond the confines of the body and blending with the infinite. Your awareness moves beyond the limits of the mind, beyond thoughts and worries, and rests in a state of quiet knowing. In the Great Silence, you become profoundly attuned to your essence—your I AM Presence—and it is there, in that sacred communion, that you feel whole and complete.

In this stillness, you feel connected to all life and at one with the entire universe.

As you rest in this deep silence, a gentle warmth begins to radiate from within—a warmth that feels like love itself, unfolding without effort. It is a love that is pure, unconditioned, and all-encompassing. In this silence, you realize that there is nothing to strive for and nothing you need to achieve. You are enough. You feel supported by the light of your God-Presence, embraced by an infinite source of compassion and understanding.

The Great Silence is also filled with a profound clarity. You understand without needing explanations, and you feel guided by a wisdom far greater than yourself.

The beauty of the Great Silence is in its simplicity and purity. It feels sacred, as if you have entered the inner chamber of your soul—a place that is untainted by the outer world. Here, you meet your own true essence, and the presence of the Divine is unmistakable. It is a place where peace, love, and wisdom are not sought but are simply experienced as the natural state of who you are.

In the Great Silence, you are completely at home. It feels like a return to your true nature, a reuniting with the part of you that has always been connected to the divine source. And as you dwell in that silence, the realization comes that this presence, this peace, and this light are always with you, waiting for you to remember them in each quiet moment of your day.

Meditation on the Great Divine Silence

Reaching the Great Silence in meditation is a sacred practice that involves gradually quieting the mind, releasing attachment to thoughts, and attuning oneself to the stillness that lies beyond the surface of everyday awareness. It is a journey inward, beyond the noise of the outer world and the chatter of the mind, into the deep, tranquil presence of the Divine within.

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