Described as a Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist, Rainer Maria Rilke once wrote about the power of silence. He said its power “comes in meaning thousandfold​… comes at long last over everyone.”

These next few moments are about encouraging you to take time in your day—ideally at the beginning of it—to insist on building a foundation of tranquillity and stillness. 

This episode was produced, written and presented by Jessica Vander Leahy. Follow along on Instagram @jessicavanderleahy or @projectwomankind.

Show note links:

More about Rainer Maria Rilke:

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/rainer-maria-rilke

Dennis Hopper reads poems from Rainer Maria Rilke:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5tZ8X-EnAg