Silence
Silence is an elusive presence. The harder we pursue silence, the faster it seems to flee. The more intently we hunt stillness, the more skittish the prey becomes. Yet silence is not an enemy to be stalked, but a friend to be discovered. Silence will sneak up on us and surprise us when we least expect it. Silence will happily play tag for hours. But capturing silence is never the goal. Silence cannot be imprisoned, for it is a free spirit who visits whoever it pleases whenever it pleases. Do not panic if you don’t know where to find silence, for she often rides on the gentle breeze of your breath. If you listen carefully, that may just be her now, wanting to play.
— Wayne Visser
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