bhaskar saikia

In a world that values noise—voices, opinions, achievements—it’s easy to forget that growth often happens in the quietest corners of our lives. We’re so used to looking for visible signs, to seeking validation in the applause and recognition, that we overlook the most profound changes happening in the stillness.

Just like roots in the dark soil, the soul doesn’t always need sunlight to grow. Sometimes, the most important growth is happening unseen—beneath the surface, in the depths we cannot always access or understand. It’s in the silences between words, the moments when we feel alone or uncertain, when we are simply being, without any expectation to prove ourselves.

The silence we often dread is not an absence, but a space for transformation. It is where we reconnect with our essence, where we shed the noise that distracts us from who we are becoming. Like the roots that stretch and weave beneath the earth, we too extend inward, finding strength and nourishment in the unseen, in the quiet pauses that give us time to breathe, to reflect, to heal.

These silent moments don’t always feel productive. Sometimes, they feel like stagnation. But if we listen closely, we realize that in those moments, we’re learning. The growth is happening, even if it’s not visible. Our souls are stretching, just as roots push deeper into the earth, even when no one is watching.

Growth isn’t always about rushing toward something. Sometimes, it’s about allowing the silence to envelop us, trusting that, in time, we will emerge stronger, more grounded, and more whole.

Sometimes, it’s the quietest moments that make the most lasting impact.