One beneficial activity that you may undertake while keeping silent is meditation. While not all methods of meditation are quiet, a large number of them are. Techniques for silent meditation can help you reflect on yourself, cleanse your mind, and pass the time. Try inhaling and exhaling slowly and deeply. As you breathe in, think of everything that you appreciate about your life. As you breathe out, imagine what you would like to change about yourself if you were dissatisfied with certain aspects of your life. In addition to helping you focus on what you enjoy about your life, this exercise can also serve to put your problems in perspective. Since you are thinking about positive things, you won't feel so bad about yourself when you fail at being silent or when other people talk again after they have been listening to your thoughts for a while. Another method for being silent is prayer. Before starting a conversation, some people will say a sentence or two regarding their topic of discussion. Then, they will stop talking and listen carefully to what others have to say. After a while, they will start up the conversation again if they felt like it could use some more input. Prayer is a great way to get feedback from God on your concerns and questions. If you want to be silent but don't know how, start by saying a few words toward the beginning and end of your conversation. Then, wait and see what happens next.