Silence is important in the life of every Christian. Here is a short article on the importance of cultivating silence in your daily life. I am posting it on this site rather than The Beautiful Gate because I believe silence opens our spiritual ears and makes us more receptive to the voice of God. This helps draw us "Out of Babylon" (worldliness). The more often we practice this, the easier it becomes . Here is the link:
http://thesinnersguide.com/2010/02/18/silence-and-the-radical-chrisitian-life/