“Is silence more powerful than speaking out?”

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Hey everyone! I am @elsa-queen. I feel truly thankful and delighted to be part of the amazing Nigerian community. I hope all Steemit members are doing well. Sharing my thoughts in such a positive, encouraging and supportive community is always a joy for me.

I am happy to participate in the contest. I am happy to share my entry on the topic “Is silence more powerful than speaking out?” I sincerely hope you enjoy reading this. My sincere gratitude goes to the ma'am @ninapenda for hosting this meaningful and inspiring contest.

Silence is more powerful — (YES)

I clearly take the position in this discussion that silence is more powerful than speech. In era of the today the people often think that speaking up, raising their voice or reacting immediately in every situation is a sign of strength but the reality is the opposite. Real power lies with the person who knows when to speak and when to remain silent. Silence is a powerful weapon that can have a profound impact even without noise and fuss.

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The greatest feature of silence is that it gives a person dignity, patience and forbearance. When we get emotional and speak immediately, we often fail to convey our point correctly, and words become wounds. But by remaining silent, we can control our emotions, understand the situation, and later express our position effectively.

In daily life, we see that most of the quarrels arise because of speech. A harsh sentence, an unnecessary explanation or a quick reaction can damage relationships. Silence protects against this damage. Sometimes, just remaining silent is the strongest answer. When the answer is not given, he is forced to think for himself and often the truth reveals itself.

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An experience from my personal life is a clear example of this. At one point, injustice was done to me and I was falsely accused. I was very angry and wanted to respond immediately, but I restrained myself and thought it better to remain silent. At first, this silence was difficult for me because people were not able to understand, but with patience I looked at the situation. After a few days, the truth came out and the accusers were embarrassed. If I had spoken at that time, the matter might have become more complicated. This experience taught me that silence is sometimes the most powerful answer.

There are countless examples of the power of silence in history. Many great personalities chose the path of patience and tolerance instead of making noise in difficult situations. The life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the best proof of this. During the time of Mecca, you (PBUH) faced severe torture, taunts and accusations, but you (PBUH) always remained silent with patience and dignity. This silence later caused people to change their hearts. If harsh words had been used in response to every injustice, perhaps history would have been different.

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Silence also gives a person the ability to listen. In today's era, everyone wants to speak, but few want to listen. A person who listens silently can better understand the feelings, intentions and thoughts of others and can make wise decisions. Silence gives us the opportunity to understand the thoughts and feelings of others, which is not possible by speaking alone.

It should also be remembered that silence does not always mean tolerating everything. On some occasions, speaking is also necessary, especially when oppression, injustice or violation of rights is taking place. The real wisdom is that a person knows when to speak and when to remain silent. Silence adopted with this awareness is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.

Silence makes a person strong from within. A person who immediately starts speaking on everything becomes a slave to his emotions, while a person who remains silent controls his self. Silence teaches us patience, tolerance and forbearance. It not only enhances personality but also creates respect and dignity in relationships.

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Most people consider silence to be cowardice, but in reality, remaining silent is an act of great courage and understanding. It is easy to respond everywhere, but it is difficult to remain silent after understanding the situation. Silence is a sign of character and proves its truth with time.

Finally, I would like to say that words can have a temporary effect, but silence has a lasting effect. Silence gives a person dignity, patience and wisdom and that is the real power. This is why I firmly believe that silence is more powerful than speech.

Friends, this is my participation. I hope you appreciate it. I look forward to reading your valuable feedback.

I am tagging my friends so they can also enjoy participating in this contest @suboohi , @ruthjoe and @muzack1 , @shahidalinaz , @bossj23 .

I just want to say THANK YOU for this beautiful moment that gave me peace and inspiration to write. The little things touch my heart. This remind me how beautiful life is when we truly stop and feel it.

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