Silence plays a large supporting role in manual labor. If we refrain from needless chatter, silence will teach us many matters of the soul. Many times, however, our inner chatter resists silence, especially if we are undergoing the affliction of acedia (we are soul-sick and feel like spiritual work isn't worth it). However, the ancient teaching about acedia is that we should increase our time and diligence in working with our hands and body.
— Mary Margaret Funk, Tools Matter for Practicing the Spiritual Life