Questions on a Vow of Silence
Good morning all,
I have been and am a very irritable man with a short temper and quick to yell/curse. I have a lot of things I'm trying to work through from my past and childhood, I am a bitter person but I'm trying to find peace. I have small children and although I try to filter myself around them and my lady, the rage seeps out of my mouth like hot black tar here and there.
I took a mini vow of silence last weekend, lasted 36 hours. It was amazing how much more peaceful I felt AND how palpable the peace was inside the house during this time.
So I work for an Investment Law Firm in the city, I obviously cannot continue a vow of silence during working hours, but what if I took a vow of silence as soon as I left work for an extended time? Like talking is ok 8am-5pm, but then after and on weekends it's silence for a month or so.
I know that's not how a real vow of silence works, but I think this could prove beneficial for me. Allow me to work through emotions and gain patience rather than just shouting.
Any helpful thoughts or tips would be greatly appreciated!
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