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Why Learning to Be Silent Can Change Your Life

The rising value of speaking less and regaining quiet.
Why Learning to Be Silent Can Change Your Life
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We are surrounded by constant noise. Our society and culture often seek to fill every moment with conversation, information, entertainment, and more. Even our thoughts can be loud. Quiet is pushed aside—shoved and manipulated—sometimes out of personal avoidance, and other times through public control. This space can only be managed internally, especially with external forces working against it.

Lisabeth Lange
Lisabeth Lange
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Author of the award-winning novel, “The Luminescence Manual,” Lisabeth Lange has worked with travel guru Peter Greenberg and as a casting director for various television shows including “The Biggest Loser” and “Extreme Home Makeover.” As a producer and proofreader, she has a myriad of media experience.
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