"Silent Treatment"
the emphasis is not on 'silence',
silence is only significant once realizing that the key word is "treatment"
-- treatment is being used to mean "reaction / action"... or the way/method someone chooses to interact.
"Silent Treatment" does not emphasize "silence", moreso consider the INTENT of the "treatment" as "division, seperation"
Remember, a "passive" action (ile.- silence, non-engaging, non-responsing) with negative intent, can be just as sharp a sword as an "aggresive / outward" action (i.e. - hurtful words, lies, violence, etc.).
So Amma is likely trying to remind us that we should guard against veiling our intents and actions... be mindful that we are all interconnected.
A Passive meanness is still hurtful.
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Om Namah Shivaya!
Thank You Namaste2All Recently i looked at this post and realized how much it had to say." Remember, a "passive" action (ile.- silence, non-engaging, non-responsing) with negative intent, can be just as sharp a sword as an "aggresive / outward" action" Fascinating insight divine friend.
i am very happy to say that the person giving me the 'silent treatment' is now communicating again and sometimes we have to look beyond some of the things people do because there is really something very worthwhile about them despite some of their quirks. Besides when we look carefully into the mirror of those around us we see that love wears some strange faces at times and we begin to recognize those faces in ourselves as well.
Like a serpent that has been injured: the ego also recoils but it still has a venomous strike and must be watched with constant awareness and caution.
When there are differences between people they often seek refuge in other relationships or people and forget the importance of the people that were in their life. Yet after they find that new relationships pose problems also they often go back to old standbys.
It was nice of you to give so much thought to my post about being given the silent treatment. i would think that you yourself have experienced this treatment to write so clearly about it.
Don't you think it is amazing how such a realized soul like Amma continues to bring people together? Yes? Her love is boundless. Even a small quote of her's can bring a change of consiousness and mindset.
Steve Hydonus
