To open your innate nature and to feel something from the
bottom of your heart, it is necessary to remain silent. Through
this kind of practice you will have a more intuitive understanding
of the teaching. Not to talk does not mean to be deaf and dumb,
but to listen to your intuition.
I believe that to be true. However, for years my "intuitution" was warped by the distorted reality of my thoughts about my life. As I heal, I am learning to trust my intuition more and more. I am at the stage now where I trust my intuition, but sometimes turn to a trusted advisor to verify it.