Love me some Silence

I have to say there have been a couple of times in my life when I’ve been in deserted spots, deep in the middle of nowhere and at night I have experienced something very close to silence…

Silence is strange because — what actually is it? Apparently, according to the dictionary, it is:

That is all very well, but in truth, when does such a moment ever happen?

Anyway, you get the idea.

Even if you are outside in the middle of a field or wood, there are noises all around, constantly breaking the silence. A variety of birds, chirping. Maybe the gurgling of a stream or the rush of a river as it flows. Dogs woofing as they play. All kinds of chaos are going on…

What if you put in ear plugs?

Well, when I do this I hear a noise similar to a low rumble, not unlike the sound from a large seashell held to your ear. But that could just be me!

I have to say there have been a couple of times in my life when I’ve been in deserted spots, deep in the middle of nowhere and at night I have experienced something very close to silence. Did I like it? Yes — I love silence and even the illusion of silence. Just shut up and let me do some deep thinking. Let me write. Create. Learn. I can not do any of this with continuous noise or chatter. I do understand it works for some people. Not for me.

If I had to pick one thing to have on in the background — if I had to — it would be a selection of…

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