Power of Mouna

Conversations shape much of what we think, and much of what we believe outlines the world and ourselves. However, we can uncover a richer, more profound universe if we access stillness or silence, mouna.

It represents the concept of refraining from speaking. But it isn’t. Mouna allows us to simply watch and observe activity of the mind without getting involved in its antics. When we observe our thoughts and how they activate our emotions and drive our behaviour without getting involved, eventually, the ego mind gradually calms down a little and something precious – a sharp awareness – arises from deep within.

Everything in the world brims with the creative message of life when our focus shifts inside. True creativity emerges from this place of knowing. Life’s message of love and living in all its forms is sent by everything in the universe.

A reality that is even more complete and richer than our minds can process is revealed when we are able to let go of some of our mind-based identity through mouna and find solace in this knowledge. Together, our entire planet orchestrates the grand symphony of all life.

It is through mouna that we can begin to hear beyond what our ears can hear. It starts with the exterior practice of not talking and gradually develops into a profound inner listening in which we can listen to the universe’s message.