Contemplative practice can seem easy, given their proclivity toward introversion. But though they may welcome the challenge to figure out the fruit of practice, they might do so without actually having practiced the prayer. Therefore, silence is necessary for Fives to turn down the exhausting, mental obsession with finding answers. When the Five can consent to silence—essentially giving themselves permission to detach from mental activity—they are at last able to connect with God. But having overidentified with the buzz of activity in their minds, silence can be difficult and painful. Who am I
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