Most of us are constantly exposed to noise every day: ringing phones, passing traffic, and chattering people. But one thing we rarely hear in our modern world is silence. Click on the links below to read why these essayists believe silence is golden.

1. A Grace of Silence
2. Listening to Silence
3. The Gift of Silence
4. A Silence Beyond Words
5. The Humility in Silence
6. The Beauty of Silent Reflection