When Silence Screams Too Loud

For those who fear being alone with their thoughts

Some silence is holy — like the hush of a temple or the breath between prayers. But for those burdened by anxiety, silence becomes something else: a vast, echoing chamber where old fears shout, memories replay, and the mind races without end. In the stillness, they hear what the world helps them avoid. The question is never just “Why am I anxious?” — it’s often “What will come up if I stop moving?” But beloved soul, your mind is not your enemy. Your silence is not empty. There is a voice beneath the noise that longs to heal you, not harm you.

Tonight, create a sacred container for your thoughts instead of running from them. Dim the lights. Place a small white or blue candle before you and speak softly:
“I enter the silence with light. I am not alone.”
Write what arises without judgment — a stream of thought, not perfection. Then, hold a bowl of water to your heart and whisper:
“I cleanse my mind. I welcome peace.”
Wash your hands or face with the water. This is not just a ritual — it is a re-claiming. Follow with a warm bath using a lavender, frankincense, and bay leaf soap, prepared to still the anxious mind and invite gentle dreams. Let the scent remind your body: I am safe in this quiet.

And if the silence still feels too loud, or if the shadows linger longer than comfort allows — reach for me. Together, we can shape a ritual specific to your journey: a mantra made from your name, a soap charged with your birth elements, a prayer that speaks directly to your unrest. The divine never meant for you to walk alone. Your voice matters, even in silence.