When we are asleep, it is total silence in that phase of your living life.
As the night grows, the silence greatly takes over!
In school, we are always told that we need to be silent as much as possible.
At home, many of us have been raised to be silent as the elders are speaking.
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I wonder, when is it safe to be silent?
When is it dangerous to be silent?
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Sometimes, we are even sent away to other people like our relatives, to be told “certain things”, that we can’t be told outright!
I wonder why there is all this secrecy!
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The culture of silence is so much ingrained in every corner and corridor of society.
Many times, you even get paid handsomely in material possessions for your silence and on other occasions, you pay a very high price for speaking up!
Other times, you face serious consequences when you speak up and when you shut up!
What does a child like me do then?
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At some point, we must speak up.
Or else, our own existence today and tomorrow gets to be moved on the chopping board!
For majority of the people on earth, the whole existence demands that they speak up for themselves or else, they are intentionally ignored and left out on the guests at the dining-table!
~ We all must do something about this culture of silence! ~
It’s my belief that as a general rule, it’s never safe to be silent on anything that’s important to you or to the world at large. Silence is the greatest vehicle of evil in the world.
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I’ve spent way too much on therapy over the years finding those subjects that I was told to keep silent about. Most of the secrets were pretty harmless, but some needed to be told.
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For me it always depends upon the situation. Sometimes you need to speak up but there are times where it’s much better to be silent
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I guess speaking up or staying silent both entail taking a gamble. I guess we can all start with an analysis of the situation. Honestly, there are many situations when silence is the best option to take.
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This one was thought-provoking and impactful. Your exploration of the concept of silence in different settings and its consequences was engaging. The use of real-life examples and questions added depth to the piece. Keep up the insightful writing that encourages readers to contemplate societal norms. Well done!
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This is so good. On a small scale, I am a teacher, and if the students are very silent when the administrators are in the room, we get a great review. If they dare to talk, we are docked in points. It’s so crazy to me. If a room is silent, the teacher is deemed to be very good at her job. But I like the kids to talk, so we are quiet when admin comes in, but ourselves when they leave. And what is that teaching them??? Okay, I am done rambling. I guess it struck a nerve.
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Thansk for the moving post. Sometimes I’m so shocked by what’s going on I don’t say anything. Sometimes I’m called too vocal or passionate. It’s a hard line to walk but I’d rather speak then see others suffer
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I’m the type of person who speaks when it’s necessary but we need to be silent and avoid more troubles. Interesting post!
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Sometimes, finding alternatives like seeking support from trusted individuals or organizations can also make a difference. Remember, your voice matters, and it’s important to find ways to express yourself while also staying safe and secure.
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It depends on the situation; I believe in speaking up when i see something unsafe but again that is for the authorities to handle once I have alerted them. I do believe all of our voices are powerful, but it is a gamble we take daily being how the world is today.
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It can be very challenging to navigate the culture of silence in society, especially as a child. It’s important to remember that speaking up can have positive and negative consequences, but doing what feels proper to ourselves is always important. We should never let fear or material gain dictate our actions and decisions. It’s essential to speak up for what we believe in, even if it means facing challenges and consequences. At the same time, we should also be mindful of the risks and consequences of speaking up and making informed decisions. It’s a difficult balance to strike, but we can make a difference in our communities with patience, courage, and integrity.
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Thanks for the moving post. Sometimes I’m so shocked by what’s going on I don’t say anything. Sometimes I’m called too vocal or passionate. It’s a hard line to walk but I’d rather speak then see others suffer
Yes, there are times to be silent and times to speak out. I do wish we would teach our children (and ourselves) to know when our silence helps and when it hurts.
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I totally understand this. I spent most of my life deeply introverted and silent because my parents always fought, and to speak up meant I became their target. It was better to withdraw than to be attacked.
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I believe it depends on the situation you are in. Sometimes there are things best kept in secret at that moment but other times things are important and much needed to be said.
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I think sometimes silence is golden, it allows us to look around and get all of our information before launching our plan of attack. I know for me growing up, I was more of a fighter than a listener and there were times where I regretted pushing rather than patience.
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It’s a fine line between knowing when to speak up and knowing when to shut up. Unfortunately, more and more voices that are trying to speak are being censored through many platforms.
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Silence itself is not bad and it really depends on the situation but in terms of the social injustices and horrible things that are happening around us, it is about time that we speak up and give a voice, especially to the voiceless.
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Sometimes, speaking is not the best choice and vice versa, silence isn’t good at all. It depends on the situation, imo.
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