Silence is powerful indeed, that is, if spoken right. Yes, it speaks louder than words as we all know. However like all ways of communicating, it needs to be learnt, like a language if you will and spoken with precision. While being mute with no audible noise within your mind benefits you, the obscurity of/in your silence impacts interested parties. They are often meant to be understanding spectators even if it is an agreed measure but more often than not they are not eased into the process. Silence is reciprocal, but most take it to be a journey taken alone.