They fear silence, because
They fear silence, because something unexpected might sneak up on them.
And of course, this is natural, especially if we?re living an inauthentic life or one that is jam packed with superficialities. When reflexive routines stop, suddenly we?re confronted by nothing more than our inner voices.
Typically, these voices are dumb, if we?re not used to conversing with them. They recite trivialities, and cycle through the debris of our consciousness.
But when we’re graced with a suspension of the commonplace, this provides an opportunity to court our inner beings, as meditation practitioners know.
To be free of routine, beyond the reach of reinforcements, rewards and punishments, is incredibly refreshing.
We get a chance to ask interesting questions, such as ?What am I?? and ?What is meaningful?? and ?How do I want to feel?? and ?Where am I going in such a hurry??
By living through the fear of silence, of stasis, of nothingness, we earn an opportunity to put fear aside, and this is a stunning achievement.
Knowing this is possible, at first momentarily, and then for longer periods, is empowering.
Our cars, 401k plans, business and social importance are significant only inasmuch as they have helped us to arrive at that special moment, when our mud settles, and at last, we can see through it and into ourselves and the infinite.