A single breath; the brush of an olive branch; the peace after a rainstorm. Have you ever heard the sound of silence?
The sound of empty thoughts and eyes that wander? The everlasting echo of earth’s lullaby? It’s a beautiful song only you can find.
Take a walk in the rain at night, and feel each step sink into the ground. Feel the grass and mud beneath your boots. Listen to the raindrops that drip down your coat. Can you hear the sound of silence?
It’s a moment where your thoughts explore your surroundings, and your eyes wander the depths of the earth. You’re left to roam, explore, and breathe. Find yourself here once in a while. Listen to the silence of the world.
Take a walk in a busy city. New York, maybe. Or perhaps downtown Toronto. Or even Calgary during the Stampede. Let yourself pause for a moment. Hear the medley of distinct voices mix into one buzzing sound. Watch the people walk in clusters – their bright and dull colors shining against one another. Grim and cheerful faces mixed within the crowd—the old and the young; the tired and the lively.
What do you perceive? As you watch them move, you must stay silent. Let your thoughts focus on only what you see. Now you can hear the earth’s song of silence.
When we stop to hear our surroundings, we let go of our worries for a moment. We feel the fresh air fill our lungs. We breathe a little deeper.
The silence of the earth is a melody of sounds. Trees bristling against a cold winter wind, or the distant chatter of a crowded street. It’s silence because you let it be. You observe. You listen. You learn.
I want you to hear the sound of silence.
