talking and people?

Question

Do you think the general public talks too much? Do you think that alot of vital energy is lost during most conversations? I read at certain times of the day some monks just stay quiet and meditate. Can this type of action take a toll on ones mental, emotional, and spiritual health when it comes to talking? I would like some answers thanks.

Answer 1

Women say some 16,000 words a day.
Men are somewhere around saying 15,500.

I think that that is a crazy amout, and the world would be a better place if everyone took a moment and shut up.

Answer 2

Idle chatter is extremely appropriate in social settings if the goal is to make and keep friends. Most people talk about inoffensive things to show they aren't stuck up or weird until they find a common ground, which is the basis of a relationship. Unless we made small talk, we'd never meet anyone. The monks meditate to get closer to God, not closer to man. As far as energy wasted, there's a theory by a psychologist named Carl Jung that says most people (75%) are focused on the outside world, are energized by socializing, and prefer company to solitude- they're called extroverts. The rest need more alone time, are drained by too much socializing and prefer their own thoughts to the outside world- they're called introverts. So the majority of the world actually likes running its mouth. Since that doesn't seem to appeal to you, you might be an introvert.

Answer 3

At work I do not speak unless asked a question or if its dire important

I think the talking is fine what I have noticed is that people value their own opinions way to much. Almost as if what they say is gospel. They get so caught up in things like this that it seems to close off their own minds. So in a way it does seem unhealthy.

On the flip side talking does not seem harmful if its more along the lines of trying to figure out things. Take Socrates for instance if he was to stay silent so many years ago would we be farther behind in terms of understanding. Compassionate conversation does not seem to be harmful either.

Maybe it is just opinions that are bad and not the talking itself....My god I think I'm Vulcan

Answer 4

Yes, I think sometimes we are bombarded by too much stimulus, period. Idle chatter is one form. It is hard to hear one's own thoughts, or to slow down the stream of thoughts if a person is always subjected to a noisy environment.

For me, having quiet is an opportunity to center myself. It is a way to listen to my feelings or to work through problems. Sometimes it just feels like having enough space to let my soul breathe. Constant noise depletes me in all of the ways you just mentioned.

I think we all need to have a bit of space to recharge.

Answer 5

Interacting with people is always a good thing. Why not talk and speak your mind. Some people use your advice and it changes their lives, or learn from one of your experiences.