Silence can be so loud… or it can be so scary! Most of us are so accustomed to speaking until the thought of simply sitting in silence without a response can be intimidating and overwhelming. As powerful as words are, the absence of them are equally, if not more powerful. Silence can be a force used to create mystery, to allow anticipation to build, or even to stir deep introspection when used properly. On the other hand, it can be deployed to take control, to intimidate, or even to abuse its intended recipient. At the end of the day, silence sends a powerful message and the speaker AND the listener must learn how to navigate silent moments.