Editorial

Abstract

This editorial introduces a special issue exploring silence not just as absence, but as a vibrant and multifaceted phenomenon across educational, artistic, and therapeutic contexts. The eight articles examine how different forms of silence—physical, reflective, and creative—can serve as transformative tools in various fields. The contributors investigate silence's capacity to foster deep learning, artistic innovation, and personal growth, while acknowledging its complexity and potential in contemporary settings. The collection demonstrates how intentional silence creates spaces for authentic engagement and meaning-making, particularly valuable as a counterbalance to our increasingly noise-filled world. Through diverse theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches, the articles reveal silence's capacity to enhance learning environments and creative practices. While identifying critical areas for future research, this special issue positions silence as an active, dynamic force, opening new possibilities for education, artistic expression, and therapeutic practice.