Silence

 In meditation the sign of a presence other than yourself is given in silence.  The presence shows up as silence.  That is why we are silent in meditation.  We want to be able to hear with the “inner” ear, the Presence, Power that is always within, but obscured by our loud busyness, worry, fear, ego and such.  Silence, like any language takes time and practice.  Give it that time each day.