Part 1: silence as a basis. 1. A time for pruning ; 2. Stop comparing ; 3. Boundaries ; 4. Allowing for slowing down ; 5. No more judgment ; 6. Silence with all of your senses ; 7. The art of quitting ; 8. Get rid of multitasking! ; 9. Managing your time ; 10. Children are like monastery bells ; 11. Taking the time to reflect on your body ; 12. Experiencing the first step—relief! ; 13. Experiencing the second step—stumbling ; 14. Experiencing the third step—praying for love ; 15. Celebrating Sunday – Part 2: silence in motion. 16. Start your decision—making from silence ; 17. Working your garden ; 18. Practicing silence with children ; 19. Fasting ; 20. The art of receiving ; 21. Walking meditation ; 22. Get rid of the news ; 23. Build your own meditation bench ; 24. Empty your head by writing ; 25. Form head to hands ; 26. Contemplate bygone times – Part 3: silence by concentration and contemplation. 27. Having a monastery cell at home ; 28. Lectio Divina ; 29. The candle moment ; 30. Praying is to be silent ; 31. Create your own sanctuary ; 32. Silence while sitting back in your easy chair ; 33. Eating in silence – Part 4: Silence through a change of scenery. 34. Heading out for a retreat ; 35. Consider the other ; 36. Visit a labyrinth ; 37. Taste the silence—have a beer ; 38. Introduce silence in your congregation ; 39. Silence walk in nature ; 40. Copy the art of a natural – Conclusion.
