Silence

America is a very noisy place at times.  The inner city even more so.  There are always sounds of passing trains, sirens, traffic, and people. 

Keep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly. 

Epictetus

God speaks in the silence of the heart.  Listening is the beginning of prayer.

Mother Teresa

I'm not a loud person anyway, but I'm challenged today to listen more.