In the Navajo tradition, silence lies at the heart of the initiations and rituals that mark significant life transitions. . . .
The cultivation of silence continues to lie at the heart of spiritual traditions. Everywhere in the world pilgrims and seekers continue to create and foster spaces of silence in which the still, clear voice of the sacred can be heard. In the Jewish tradition, for example, everyday tasks and activities are put aside as the Sabbath nears. The work of the world is laid down and stillness descends. It is a time to attend to the spirit, to celebrate the mystery of creation.
— Christina Feldman, Silence