There are tensions and torsions that are healthy - required for the contrast and momentum of life - and then there are tensions and tearaways too great to be contained, that are destructive to the life that would most normally and adequately contain them.
A bird song for instance creates a tension within the ethers to which the life around it responds and flourishes thereby. And similarly (although distinctly) so does the voice of another human being affect and afflict the ethers, the ears, and the minds of others - for better or for worse.
In other words, one is not imagining that there is an actual, pivotal change occurring when another person speaks out loud. Silent retreats, conclaves, certain orders, recognise that within this silence comes the restoration of self, of prayer, of presence. Insults and curses are distinctly detrimental and carry with them the seal of royalty as it were - that of the human spirit, who is ordained spiritually - and so such deleterious expletives are profoundly harmful, especially for those in close proximity around them.
The indigent who is cursing randomly is unfortunately spreading a spiritual filth that is hazardously poisonous and is best to be avoided as quickly as one can, dismissed with a prayer for them, and for self, and for containment. However whether mumbling or screeching their dark complaints, the atmosphere itself is permeated with sickness and disruptive chaos - literally contaminating all who suffer their presence even for the shortest period of time.
This is no small thing for even though the individual maybe seemingly mindless, the rants and ravings hold dark intent. There is a supreme difference between the human being who has withdrawn and it is childlike or vacant, to the fevered individual who is vocally abusive.
The power of words is far stronger than any virus - and if we can be mindful of this we can remove ourselves as quickly as possible from certain situations, realising it can take days to recover from the fatigue that can ensue from this.
Our physical body and our spiritual-physical body are both resistant in respect to any permanent damage, with the seal and power and construct of Christ we are impervious to the insults and assaults of others - however both are tired and worn by said afflictions (especially in the world at present) and require actual time for restoration after any disruptive event as described.
Most folk ordinarily want to pick up and move forward - even though they may be exhausted one way or the other, yet the exhaustion will be prolonged if there is no chance to come to the quiet.
Therefore a solitary walk, waking before the household rises, preserving one’s thoughts, retiring quickly away from conversation: one will find their own path to preservation if they are thoughtful as to the necessity for such.
