Shh! Do you hear? Hardly. After all, there is so much noise around: cars honk, clocks tick, neighbors talk, something creaks, hums... And we are used to it. So much so that silence seems frightening, people today are rarely completely silent. They let so much noise into their lives that they don't even realize how negatively it can affect them. But concentration decreases, irritability sets in, tension increases. In the book you are holding in your hands, the French nun Kankyo Tanier invites you to explore silence. In a lively, funny and intimate manner, she shares her unique experience of silence. You will learn about the “Silence of Words” technique, which allows you to switch off in a “sound cauldron” (for example, in a city during rush hours). You will master “Silence of the Eyes” and practice it in those moments when your eyes cannot cope with all the information that appears in front of them (among posters, illuminated signs, advertising screens). Finally, explore The Silence of the Body, allowing us to listen and discover what it is telling us. As a result, you will develop an inner stillness that will allow you to remain calm in stressful situations, when overwhelmed by sounds or emotional turmoil. The book has been translated into 12 languages and is recognized as an international bestseller.