The empty vessel makes the loudest sound, they say.
We have all met them before. The people who can talk for hours yet communicate nothing.
The people who can’t be alone with their thoughts, so they’re always on the phone.
The people who aren’t able to walk past you without stopping you for a chat.
Sure, some of us are just wired to be more gregarious and outgoing.
It is natural and good to want to connect with others and share experiences.
But you can intuitively tell when someone is talking to escape from being alone.
You can tell when someone is talking just to hear the sound of their own voice.
The tone is different. It’s more abrasive and unyielding. It’s less comprehensible and authentic.
There isn’t a conversation taking place. Just a bullhorn blasting anyone who will sit still.
Like all of our maladies, the dependence on idle chatter is a spiritual deficiency.
Those who are constantly blabbering tend to have no substance.
They experience no divine inspiration.
They fear the void. They don’t understand it.
So they fill that blank space with meaningless chatter at all times.
They often end up struggling with addiction and isolation.
To communicate with God, we need to allow for empty spaces everywhere.
The absence of something can be more inspirational, more meaningful, than presence.
Even in professions that require a lot of talking, like sales and customer service, silence is a powerful tool in your arsenal. Clients and prospects tend to talk themselves into closing the deal, while you simply guide them in the right direction.
By talking too much, you give away power. You increase the chance of making a mistake, of opening yourself up to attacks.
Become a master of silence. Practice keeping your mouth shut while others make fools of themselves.
Have things ready to say when you are provoked by Agents of Chaos.
If you are asked about your political opinions, just say “Liberty.”
If you are asked about your career and finances, just say “I do well.”
If you are asked about your religion, just say “I love God.”
If you are asked about your plans for the future, just say “Keep building.”
There isn’t much more that needs to be said.
Don’t allow yourself to waste your time talking to people who are stuck in their ways.
Be far more strict about your language and who you share your ideas with.
Remember, your value as a Spiritual Warrior is far higher than the sick, weak sheep on the streets.
You do not need to be excessively rude by any means, just be firm with your boundaries and quickly carry on with your day. You have a lot to accomplish.
Most Conversations Are Bad Investments
Time is money. Talking takes time. Aimless conversations take up A LOT of time.
It is no coincidence that poor folks spend most of their time just hanging out and “shooting the shit” while they rely on a small paycheck or government assistance to sustain themselves financially.
Every single word you say is a small investment.
Every sentence you speak is going to either reap some sort of reward, or get flushed down the drain.
Each conversation you have has the potential to unlock new opportunities for wealth and growth, or trap you in a bad situation.
Untangling yourself from negative or destructive conversations is a KEY part of Spiritual Self-Defense.
Be hyper-aware of those who want to trap you in long, aimless tirades.
Be extremely quick to cut off someone who you think is trying to deceive, distract or disrupt you in any way.
There is no such thing as “neutral communication,” it is either a good investment or a bad investment of your time and energy.
Start to invest your words in a more intelligent way. Build up your vocabulary to get your point across more quickly and accurately. Stop using filler phrases like “ya know” and “see what I mean.”
Connect with those who share your view of the world and know how to navigate the spiritual dimension.
Yes, you may lose drinking buddies. They were never your friends to begin with.
Yes, you may alienate some family members. They’ll be fine until you see them at Thanksgiving.
Winning the Spiritual War means you have to prioritize yourself in the short term to help more souls in the long run. It is the opposite of being selfish, despite what you may be told by guilt-trippers.
Once you begin to live a righteous and illuminated life, others will naturally gravitate towards you and seek your input. You will be a source of light that shows others the way forward.
Remaining in the same place, with the same people, having the same pointless talks over and over, that is the road to Hell. I see it all the time in my neighborhood and online.
Always be the one to end the conversation first, and move along to your next task without hesitation.
Never be the last man standing while everyone else has gone away. That means nobody cares about what you have to say.
Consider the Return on Investment for every conversation you have.
With ROI in mind, you will be far more selective.
Do Not Fan the Flames of Idle Chatter
When most people talk, they aren’t making any valid points or moving things a positive direction.
They are usually trying to gain approval from those around them, or justify something bad they did.
This is why you constantly hear losers talking about petty interpersonal conflicts, explaining how the other person wronged them and how they always get the short end of the stick.
What these people don’t realize is that they’re only making their situation worse by expressing to others that they can’t be trusted or relied on for anything serious.
They don’t understand that every time they spread rumors or engage in gossip, they are extinguishing any potential to make new, positive connections with legitimate people.
In the spiritual dimension, they are committing a kind of slow suicide. The ego becomes so inflated and scattered across different vectors of blame, guilt, and mistrust. Their authentic self ceases to be. They lose track of who they really are, and God leaves the building.
Take pity on those who are addicted to idle chatter. Do them a favor and let them be.
If you have to tell them something, tell them the truth. Don’t just flatter them for fun.
Speak slowly, yet clearly. With purpose. With calmness.
Keep your cards close to the chest. Don’t dissipate your life energy through idle talk and fake social connection. Practice seeing the end result of a conversation before you make that initial commitment.
Refuse to validate people who don’t deserve it. Ignore the ones who want you to justify their bad life choices. You will know instinctively who to avoid, and it will become even more clear as you advance spiritually.
Reclaim your words and your silence. They are more powerful than you know.
In Peace and Power,
CJ