Embracing Silence to Reassess Your Values and be Authentic
We all want to be authentic.
As a collective, we are becoming more self-aware. Many of us are learning to recognize people-pleasing patterns, releasing old conditioning through shadow work, therapy, spiritual practice, and conscious living. We are beginning to understand that authenticity isn’t about becoming someone new, but about remembering who we already are beneath adaptation.
And yet, in the moments that matter most, many of us still override ourselves.
We overgive.
We say yes when our body says no.
We become a version of ourselves that feels acceptable, agreeable, or safe.
This is where authentic living actually begins, with reassessing our values.
Authenticity Is Anchored in Values
When you are clear on your values, you have something to return to when life pulls you outward.
Values act like an inner compass. They help you pause when your nervous system wants to react, when old habits of pleasing or shape-shifting arise. Instead of automatically responding, you can ask:
Does this align with what truly matters to me?
Without this clarity, authenticity becomes difficult to sustain — especially in relationships, work, or emotionally charged situations. We don’t lose ourselves because we don’t care; we lose ourselves because we don’t pause long enough to listen.
And this is where silence becomes essential.
Silence as a Tool for Inner Clarity
Silence is a clearing.
It reduces external noise, softens mental chatter, and allows the body and soul to speak. In silence, you are no longer responding to expectations, timelines, or other people’s energy. You are simply present with yourself.
Many spiritual traditions recognize silence as a sacred reset. One powerful example is Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence. During this Hindu-Balinese New Year observance, the island comes to a complete pause for 24 hours: no work, no travel, no lights, no entertainment. The intention is deep self-reflection, energetic cleansing, and spiritual recalibration.
While most of us won’t experience silence on that scale, the wisdom remains relevant: clarity arises when sensory stimulation stops.
You Don’t Have to Go to Extremes
Silence doesn’t need to be dramatic or all-consuming to be effective.
It can be:
a few quiet minutes with your morning coffee
a pause before responding to a message
a moment of stillness before making a decision
silence before bed
These small, intentional pauses help you notice what is actually true for you — not what you’ve absorbed from the world around you.
Over time, silence strengthens self-trust. You begin to recognize the difference between intuition and obligation, between desire and conditioning.
When Silence Feels Hard
For many sensitive people, silence can initially feel uncomfortable. When external noise fades, you may become more aware of other people’s emotions, collective stress, or mental overwhelm. This doesn’t mean silence isn’t working — it means your energetic field is crowded.
Silence brings you back to yourself.
If you feel unable to access your soul’s voice because you’re overwhelmed by external energy, you don’t need to push harder or force clarity. Sometimes, the first step is simply clearing your field.
If you’re feeling scattered, overstimulated, or disconnected from your authentic self, I’d be happy to support you.
Clear your field
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